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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1654-1682
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Blewgoun, -gown, n. [Blew a. 1 b.] A beggar or beadsman wearing a blue gown. Also attrib. with beggar. 1654 Lindores Abbey 232.
Given for the mort cloath to a blewgown1668 Edinb. Marriages 251. 1672 Greyfriars Interments 11. 1682 Lauder Hist. Observes 58.
Alexander Cockburne, … killed … a blew-goun beggar
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