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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Dout-,) Dowtance, n. [ME. (c 1300) and OF. doutance.] Doubt, uncertainty. —1529 Lynd. Complaynt 5.
I stand in gret dowtance Quhome I sall wyte of my myschance
