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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wowar, n.2 (? Erron. var. of Wedo(w n. 2 or another example of Wowar n.1) —1590 Waus Corr. 457.
Ye sall wit that James Stewart … is ane wowar, for his wyfe is deid of ane barne … thir ar all the newis I haif for the present