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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1625
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Thowing, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. thowyng (c1325), þowynge (Trevisa), thawing (1586); Thow v.] Thawing, melting. —1625 Glasgow B. Rec. II 564.
Ane ingle of collis … for thowing the yse af the mylne quheillis