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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mure-, Mwre-powt, Mureput, Muirpout, n. [Mod. Eng. morepoot (1677), -pout (1684).] A young grouse. —1506 Treas. Acc. III. 333.
To ane man brocht quyk mure powtis to the King 1533 Household Bks. Jas. V (App.) 43.
Empt. xxxvi muirpouttis 1600 Acts IV. 237/1.
To slay or eat ony of the saidis mureputtis … befoir the thrid day of Julij 1618 Montgomery Mem. 281.
For xv mwre powtis, and ane auld murefoull … iiii lib.
