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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stowre, n. [18th c. Eng. stower (1769); Stow v.1 2.] One who stows goods in a ship. —1641-8 Skipper's Acc. (Smettone) 14b.
For teckin vt the balest & tackin it awey-one hors back 20 li. It. for the beres [? erron. for berers (Berare n.)] and stowres intrie 4 li.
