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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dowbart, n. [Later north. Eng. dial. dulbard, -berd, -birt, etc.] A dull or stupid person. — a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 66.
Thow speiris, dastard, gif I dar with the fecht? Ȝe dagone, dowbart, thairof haif thow no dowt!
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