A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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(Our-,) Oretowt, v. [Our adv. (? sense 2) and Towt v. to toss.] intr. To toss or throw oneself about or in disorder. —1590 Burel Pilgr. i. iii.
Beists of diuers kynds Oretowting and rowting Into that storme extreme
