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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fowse, v. [f. fows Fous n.] tr. To furnish with a ditch. Also fowsane vbl. n. —1529 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 123.
To begyne to fowse and waw the said toune Ib. 124.
For the wawing and fowsane of this towne 1560–1 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 119.
To twa warkmen for fowsing the kirk yard
