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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scoul,), Scowl, n. [f. Scoul,v. Cf. 17th c. Eng. scowl (1625).] An angry or malevolent look; a scowl. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 164/123.
The fowlis That come with ȝawmeris and with ȝowlis, With skryking, skrymming and with scowlis
