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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Doun-,) Downwartis, adv. [ME. (rare) dounwardes (c 1400), e.m.E. downwards (1622).] Downwards. —1492 Myll Spect. 290.
Scho maid a twn to be fillit full of the blud of his knychtis, quharin scho put him and his heid downwartis
