A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cowbar, irreg. variant of Cabar (lighter). —1661 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 458.
To caus bring ane cowbar full of sand from Cardrois to mix with lyme for casting of the steiples [etc.]
