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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dowlet, -lit, variant of Doublet n. —1573 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 10.
A dowlet of dubill wirsatt 1591 Crim. Trials I. 243.
Ane stollin dowlet of hir husband 1600 Acts IV. 208/2.
His maiestie … said, fy, strik him laich, becaus he hes ane pyne dowlit vpoun him
