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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1525-1557, 1619-1626
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Powing, vbl. n. Also: powen. = Pulling vbl. n. (1). —1525 Prestwick B. Rec. 51.
Mem. to the inquest to mak ane ac of tawys & bynt ruttis powen 1557 Reg. Cupar A. II 134.
For powing of hadder 1619 Fraserburgh Kirk S. 97 a (25 Aug.).
[She] confessit brek off sabbothe by powing off lynt 1626 Edgar Old Church Life 36.
For powing of fog to the sclaitting of the kirk
