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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1529-1561
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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 1529 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
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