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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dowit, a. [Later dial. dowed, dow'd.] No longer fresh. —1611 Conv. Burghs II. 326.
That thair sall be na dowit hering bocht to be saltit and pakkett 1612 Ib. 361.
To suffer na dowet hering to be brocht bot be the cuntrey pepill, and sic dowet hering as sall be peillit [etc.]
