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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Row-barge, n. Also: roll-. [e.m.E. row barge (c1513); Row v.1] A barge that may be propelled by oars. —1460 Hay Alex. (S.T.S.) 5262.
And of rowbargis brocht ane grete menȝe 1483 Exch. R. IX 218 n.
For the biggin of twa roll bargis 1494 Treas. Acc. I 245.
The kyngis rowbarge byggyte in Dunbertane Ib. 246.
To the rowbarge … for xv kne hedis iij s. ix d. Ib. 253.
To be sailys to the row-barge
