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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mout,) Mowt, v. [ME. (Rolle) and e.m.E. mout(e, mowte, e.m.E. (later) molt, moult, OE. *mútian.] Of a bird's feathers: To moult. —a1570-86 Dunb. Maitl. F. cxxiv. 9.
Quhair my plwmis begynnis to mowt [: schout]
