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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Roume,) Rowme. ? Erron. for roune Round adj. or Round prep. —a1487 Gud Wyf & D. 153.
Bot euir hald rowme [Thewis Gud Women rownd] and playn maneir a1568 Dunb. Bann. MS I p. 53/21.
Mair falsett had nor vdir fowyr Rowme [M. Round] ylis and seyis
