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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GOWLD, n. Sh. form of Eng. gold. See P.L.D. § 164.8 and note to Goold. For reg. Sc. form see Gowd. Hence gowlden, golden. [′gʌuld(ən)]Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 24:
Noo a glink o gowlden splendir, Dan da blackniss o da nicht.
