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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cowbriging, -bryging, n. [f. Cowbrig,n.] Material for an orlopdeck. —1513 Treas. Acc. IV. 479.
To ij boittis that brocht xj skor of sperris furth of Sanct Johnstoun for the cowbryging of the greit schip Ib. 480.
iiij sawaris sawand rybbis for the cowbryging of the schippis Ib. 484.
For ane mast to the cowbriging of the greit schip
