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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scoured, Skowrit, ppl. adj. (Late ME scoured polished by rubbing, cleansed by rubbing with a detergent (c1450).) —1586 St. A. Test. II 65b.
Aucht hespis of quhite skowrit ȝairn 1695 Stitchill Baron Ct. 118.
Ane parcell of scoured and reilled yairnes
