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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1584-1585
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(Stele ȝow,) Steill ȝow, n. [Stele v. and Ȝow n.] A sheep stealer. — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 768 (T).
Steill ȝow, fill tow, thow dow not defend thé
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