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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lowe, v. [The first example can scarcely be other than an irreg. or erron. var. of lewe Leve v.² 1, to permit, allow (cf. Luve v.²); the second might conceivably be aphetic f. Allow v.¹ 2, to approve, sanction (cf. ME. low v. id.: see the note to Love v.).] —c1420 Wynt. v. 713 (W): see Luve v.² — Ib. vii. 853 (W).
Quhen mysdoaris … to dede demyt was, Set the law lowe him behuffit To do it, ȝit wes his hert sa muffit [etc.]