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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1460-1494
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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 Exchequer Rolls IX 218 n.
For the biggin of twa roll bargis 1494 Treasurer's Accounts I 245.
The kyngis rowbarge byggyte in Dunbertane 1494 Ib. 246.
To the rowbarge … for xv kne hedis iij s. ix d. 1494 Ib. 253.
To be sailys to the row-barge
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