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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cowm(e, v. [Cowm n. Cf. ME. bicolmen.] tr. To begrime. —1560 Rolland Seven S. Epil. 30.
Ga cowme thé ouir all clene with coill 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. xix. 35.
The colȝear, by cowming the walkers whyte webs, did weary him away
