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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1497, 1645
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Dwang, n. [Current in later dial.] A short transverse piece of timber. — 1497 Treasurer's Accounts I. 378.
For tymmyr, to be intymmyr and dwangis to hir mast 1645 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 47.
Ane dwang with ane houfe vnder the stair doore
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