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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cowm, n. [e.m.E. colme (also coame, coome), ME. culme, of obscure origin.] Soot, grime, ‘coom’. —1503 Treas. Acc. II. 399.
To covir the kingis clathes for cowm and dirt
