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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1592
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Avowance, n. [e.m.E. (a 1603), f. Avow v.2] Declaration. — 1592 Warrender P. II. 201.
The twa blankis. . suld haif bene filled with quhatsumever suld haif bene thocht meit be Mr Williame Creichtoun for the avowance of that he had in directioun and credite of the subscryveris
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