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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lout, n. [f. Lout v.1]. A bow of respect or deference; transf. an inclinatlon, a bend. —1596 Dalr. I. 44/20.
Thair the land bowing the selfe be litle and litle with a certane laich lout and bend with her bosum [etc.] 1659-60 Hay Diary 81.
That Christs lowest louts and condescendencyes to sinners becomes the butt of the wickeds malice
