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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gun-, Gumfioun, -fyoun, varr. of Gomphion. —?1438 Alex. i. 2825.
His speir and his gunfioun Was bludy to the hand all doun Ib. ii. 1498. Ib. 5787.
The standart and the gumfioun Sall baith throw me be dungin doun Ib. 10969.
For to beir my gumfyoun
