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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1550-1573
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Douncast, Downe-, n. [ME. dun-cast (c 1300), e.m.E. downe-cast (1612).] A loss or detriment; a depressed state. —1550 Dundee Chart. No. 53.
Throu the greit heirschippis and douncastis and downecastis [sic] thai haif gottin be oure saidis auld inymeis 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 317.
Being exhorted that he sould not be discouraged … of the douncast whairvnto now he was brocht
