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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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Falow, v. [ME. falowe, falewe, etc., OE. fealuwian, feal(e)wian.] intr. To wither, become sere. — a1400 Legends of the Saints v. 175.
Florysand a quhile ȝe be, That ȝe ma eftirwart falow a1400 Ib. xliii. 180.
Fare cronis & fresch haf we, That neuir-mare sal falou na fad
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