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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: <1375, 1375
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Sohou, interj. [ME and e.m.E. so ho (14th c.), so howe (c1410).] A hunting call, only as a motto on a seal. — 1296 Cal. Doc. II 553 (No. 443).
[A hound, foliage in background:] Sohov nov ?1296 Cal. Doc. II 539 (No. 58).
[A hare in her form :] Sohou sohou
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