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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lowsit, -yt, ppl.a. [Lows v.1 10; e.m.E. loosed (1580).] Loosened, dislodged. —1513 Doug. iii. viii. 137.
Ethna … lowsyt stanys vpwarpys in the ayr
