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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Gove,) Gowe, var. of Goif n.; cf. Govis n. pl. — 1492 Dunferm. B. Rec. 32.
That and Agnes Bower falt … to Will Hart or ony other nychtbur [she is] to be put on the gowe
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