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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hebowd, Hebawde, n. [ad. F. hibou.] An owl. —1513 Doug. vii. Prol. 105.
Hornyt hebowd [Edinb. MS. he bawde] quhilk we clepe the nycht owle
