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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1438, 1513
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Douncome, n. [Doun adv. 1; e.m.E. downecome (1575).] A downfall; a descent. — ?1438 Alex. i. 2090.
His hors sa chargit was with the straik That neir ane douncome can he maik 1513 Doug. iii. iv. 59.
Quhen the sey costis and the feildis Resoundis at down come of thir harpeys
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