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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1600-1622
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Bow-teind, n. [Bow n.2] Teind of cattle or cows. — c 1600 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries XVIII. 295.
The Vicarage of Dunrosnes in … bowteind communibus annis foure barrell butter 1622 Orkney & Zetl. Test. MS. I. 88.
To Mr William Wmfra minister of bow teind ane leispund xx merk buitter
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