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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dowar(e, Douar, n. [ME. dowar, -aire, -ayr(e, OF. douaire, -ayre.] = Dower n. —1436 Reg. Panmure II. 199.
His fadyr geff na douar … to my douchtir his wif, as it was appointit in contrake of mariage betuix him and me 1456 Hay I. 263/5.
Gif a man has despyte at his wyf, … and he wald wyn fra hir hir dowar 1534 Thanes of Cawdor 160.
Togider with the a penne land of Glassormoyr … in nayme of doware
