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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*How, v.2 [? cf. how n. ‘reduction, diminution’, v. ‘to reduce, drain, thin, diminish in number or quantity’ in the later dial. of Aberd. (Jam.).] —c1420 Wynt. viii. 4583 (L).
[Aberdeen,] Thay trowit it all howit of men
