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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bowbreid, n. [f. bow shoulder (see Beuch n. 2), Brede n.3] (See quotation). — 1593–4 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 110.
The flescheoures … in cutting of all bestiall, … takis furth of the forder quarter thairof in the oxter of the samyn ane portioun of flesche callit the bowbreids
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