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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Stouthing,) Stowthing, n. [? Stouth n.] ? Stealing or ? concealing. The nature of the injury referred to is not clear. —1593 Perth Hammermen 103.
That na brother of craft … sall in na wayis misuse or lychtlie his nychtbour, with ony kind of injurie, namelie, stowthing of hair in his brotheris or nychtbouris dore or window quhatsumevir
