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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Bowtit, ppl. a. [f. ME. and e.m.E. bowt, northern var. of boult, bult.] Bolted. —c1552 Lynd. Mon. 2225.
Twelf gret louis of bowtit floure Quhilk wes all eaitin in one houre
