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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dooleweed(e, Doolweid, n. [Later form of Dulewede.] Mourning attire. —1603 James VI in Mar & Kellie MSS. x.
As for your dooleweede, wearing it is utterlie impertinent at this time a1651 Calderwood VII. 351.
The Lords of Secrete Counsel were advertised of her departure … and commandit to putt on doole weeds 1664 Inventory 11 in Decreets Dal. XI.
Tuo suits of cloathes she had at hir husbands decease. This ane of them was a doolweid suit
