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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lowing-hett, a. [Pres. p. of Low v.; Het a.] lit. ‘Blazing-hot, burning-hot’; very hot. —1632 Justiciary Cases I. 211.
And eftir heitting thairof [hot water and salt] upone the fyre quhill it was seithing and lowing hett
