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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scrowven. ? Erron. for scriven p.p. of *scrive to write (see Scrivand ppl. adj., Scrive n.) under the influence of Scrow v. to draw up (a document). Cf. Scriving vbl. n. —1501 Moncreiffs 58.
Me Jhon of Moncref … to be bundyn and oblyst and be thir my present lettres and be the faytht and troytht in my bode scrowven lellely and trwely beandis and oblysces me untel an nobyl … lord [etc.]
