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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1550, 1650
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Goury, Gowry, n. [Of obscure origin.] ‘The refuse of the intestines of salmon’ (J). — 1550 Stirling B. Rec. I. 58.
Takand for ilke fische breking ane d. to be pait be the sellair, and the gowry of the fische c1650 Spalding II. 82.
In lyk maner, few or no corbeis sen, at the wateris syd of Die or Done, or schoir, quhair thay wont to flok aboundantlie for salmound govreis
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