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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Wallowit, ppl. adj. Also: vallowit. [ME walud (Cursor M.).] a. Withered. b. transf.Dark, black, like withered things.a. 1513 Doug. vii Prol. 55.
Laggerit leyis wallowit farnys schew 1567 G. Ball. 238.
For of grene gres sone cummis wallowit hay a1568 Scott xiv 16.
Espy … how far the rosy gowlis Passis the wallowit weidis in the vaill c1590 J. Stewart 171/2.
Vallowit veids all viddrit vith the vind 1603 Philotus 478.
To compair … The rubent rois bot with the wallowit weidb. 1513 Doug. vii vii 11.
With wallowit weyngis [L. fuscis … alis]
