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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Se-drewin,) See-drewin, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. sea-dryuen (1581); Se n.¹; Drewin ppl. adj.] Driven or washed ashore by the sea. —1576 Orkney Oppress. 65.
For ane pece of see-drewin tre, of twa faddoumis lenth 1576 Orkney Oppress. 69.