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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SOWD, v. Also soud. To agree or sympathise with one so as to curry favour (Mry. 1921 T.S.D.C., Mry. 1930); to settle or come to an agreement about. Deriv. sowden, in ppl.adj. sowdened, tranquil, calm, restful. [sʌud]Abd. 1824 G. Smith Douglas 25:
O' wad the powers aboon in mercy gie Ae sowden'd moment to your boundless wae.Uls. 1880 Patterson Gl.:
Let them soud it amang themsel's.