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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fowne, n. [ME. foun (c 1369), OF. foun, var. of faon. Cf. Faune n. ] A fawn. Also attrib. with skin. —1513 Doug. vii. vi. 121.
Sum war cled in pylchis of fowne skynnys Ib. xii. Prol. 181.
The ȝong fownys followand the dun days 1533 Boece v. vii. 177.
That the hynde calf & fowne suld euer be salf fra the huntaris a1568 Scott ii. 71.
Syme flew als fery as a fowne
