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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Ȝowt, Ȝout(e, v. [Flem. juyten (Kilian: ‘jubilare & vociferari & ouare').] a. To hoot, screech. b. To shout, cry. —a. c1450-2 Howlat 102 (A).
I come to speir … Quhy I am formed so fowle Ay to ȝowt [B. ȝout] and to ȝowle As ane horrible owle —b. 1528 Lynd. Dreme 1027.
The marenaris thay did so ȝoute and ȝell That … I stert out of my dreme
