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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cowbrig, n. Also: -bryg, -brigg. [Du. koe-brug, lit. ‘cowbridge’.] The orlop-deck of a vessel. —1513 Treas. Acc. IV. 463.
For xxxiij smale mastis to mak hir cowbrig Ib. 466.
To iiij sawaris sawand the James and Margrettis cowbryg for vj dayis … Item, for ij dusane of sparris to the Gabriell to mak hir cowbryg for hir powpet 1602 Conv. Burghs II. 143.
Gif the merchandis guidis be watt or spilt in default of ane cow-brigg and owirlupe nocht weill calfutit
