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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1535, 1596
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How, adv.1 Also: hoow. [f. How,a.] Hollowly, deeply. — a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 157.
His ene drowpit, how sonkin in his heid 1513 Doug. vi. ix. 38.
Rolland stanis rumland depe and how 1535 Stewart 32092.
Ane grit horne … , Quhairin tha spak richt hideuslie and how 1596 Dalr. I. 295/14.
The haitred within her breist sa hoow in her harte lay hidd
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