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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1503
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Cowm, n. [e.m.E. colme (also coame, coome), ME. culme, of obscure origin.] Soot, grime, ‘coom’. — 1503 Treasurer's Accounts II. 399.
To covir the kingis clathes for cowm and dirt
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"Cowm n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 16 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/cowm>
