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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1486-1487, 1567-1568
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(Roume,) Rowme, adj., prep. ? Erroneous 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. Bannatyne MS I p. 53/21.
Mair falsett had nor vdir fowyr Rowme [M. Round] ylis and seyis
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