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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quaw-myre, Qua-myre, n. [Cf. e.m.E. quallmyre, qualmire (1553) and Quaw n.] A quagmire. —1540 Lynd. Sat. in Bann. MS 190a/210.
Thow hes ane cunt lyk ane quaw myre 1595 Duncan App. Etym.
Vorago, a gulfe or quaw-myre 1601 Reg. Great S. 391/2.
Passing northeist thairfra as the said well rynnis to the Grein-qua-myre
