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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sadill-bow,) Saidill-bow, Sadle-bow, n. [ME and e.m.E. sadel-bowe (a1250), saddle-bowe (1592), OE sadulboga; Sadil(l n. and Bow n.1] A saddle-bow, the arched front part of a saddle. —a1578 Pitsc. I 301/13.
It was said his hair was … plat in ane heid lace, the quhilk Dawid Home … knitt on his saidill bow a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS No. 1397.
That is the hairs laughter quhilk sho leught quhair sho hang at the sadle bow
