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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1512
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Schowar, Schovar, n. [S(c)how v. Cf. 19th c. Eng. shover, one who shoves.] One who puts himself determinedly forward. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 130/49.
Schulderaris and schovaris [STS schowaris] that … can non uthir craft nor curis Bot to mak thrang, schir, in ȝour duris
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