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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1536-1550
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(Nicht-,) Nycht-how, n. [How n.3] A night-cap. — 1536 Treasurer's Accounts VI. 457.
For twa nycht howis to the Kingis grace … xvj s. 1539–40 Ib. VII. 284, 1540 Ib. 310. 1549 Ib. IX. 359.
Silk robanis to his graces nycht howes 1550 Ib. 383.
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