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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kownoche, var. of Coldnach, Coudnouche, Colpindach n. (a young ox or heifer). Comb. with stirk. —1584 Edinb. Test. XIII. 245.
Thrie kownoches stirkis of ane ȝeir auldis