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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cannowse, Cannowes, Cannous, assimilated form of canuos Canves. —1535 M. Works Acc. IV. 82.
For the calfalting of ane part of the plat forme ruiff ... with pyk and cannous1611-57 Mure Dido i. 132.
The azure face … with cannowse wings they quickly overpasse 1637 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II. 438.
[To restore] ane cannowes [wrongously taken]
