A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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(Luver,) Luwer, n. Also: lewar, -er. [ME. (north.) luver (1367–8), lover, lowere (c 1425), e.m.E. also louver, -re, loover, OF. lover, lovier.] A louver, chimney or similar opening in a roof. —a1500 Henr. Fab. 577 (C).
The cok … tuke his flicht And in at the wedowis luwer [v.rr. lewar, -er] couth he licht