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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fow, n. [Of obscure origin.] A pitch-fork. —a1500 Prestis of Peblis 292.
And now befor quhar thai had ane bow Full fayne he is on bak to get a fow 1628 Reg. Privy C. II. 2 Ser. 596.
[He and others] with yrne fawes [sic], gavelockes [etc.] … pryssed and rave up the clouse of the damme
