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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1531-1551
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(Roukar,) Rowkar, n. [Rouk v.] A whisperer; a tale-bearer. — 1531 Bell. Boece (M) I 277.
Rais ane grete suspicioun … be invy of rowkaris quhilkis ar oft tymes oure familiar to princes 1551 Hamilton Catechism 111.
A rowkar and rownar sall fyle his awin saule 1551 Ib.
Ane rowkar and doubil toungit
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