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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lows, v.2 [Altered var. of Los v.3, after Lows v.1] tr. To unload (a ship, goods from a ship). —1532-3 Acta Conc. & Sess. 19 (see Lade v. 1 (a)). 1590 Welwod 71.
Giff in the lichtning of an schip the gear that is lowsit and put in an lighter perish by the way
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