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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Howle, n. [ME. howle (c 1430). Cf. Howlat,n.] An owl. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. xxxiii. 74.
The myttane and Sanct Martynis fowle Wend he had bene the hornit howle
