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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kowdoch, Kowda, varr. of Cowdach, Cowdoch n. (a heifer or a young ox). —(a) 1564 Lauder Test. Ia. 36.
Ane ȝoung kow … , ane kowda pryce xxx s. 1623 Dumfries Test. I a. 53.
Thrie young ky, … tua kowdais … at v lib. the peace(b) 1594 Edinb. Test. XXVII. 251 b.
The auld kow … with ane kowdoch

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