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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lows,) Louss, n. [f. Lows,v.1] Setting free, release, escape (from prison). —1639 Aberd. Council Lett. II. 126.
Thai war deteaned thairin for the louss of Alexander Keyth of Boddam