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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fownes, n. [ME. fulnes (a 1325). Cf. Fow a.] Fullness. —a1568 Scott ii. 109.
Thair wes nowdir lad nor loun Mycht eit ane baikin loche For fownes
