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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1560-1606
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Cowm(e, v. [Cowm n. Cf. ME. bicolmen.] tr. To begrime. — 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 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
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