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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scowal, n. (?) —1625 Church Plate of St. Nich. Kirk, Aberdeen, in Sc. N. & Q. 3 Ser. VII 122.
For ane plence of copper … in tyme of Kasting of the qulk pleit I send ane just patirne and scowal thairoff with the said Johnne to Flanderis
