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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Caw, Kaw, n. [Variant of Call n.1] A call or summons. — 1571 Lanark B. Rec. 56.
Gef thai … beis away at the caw quhen thai sall be callet … , thai sall be as evill as thai had nocht cuming at the first caw Ib. 55.
Quha that cumis nocht at the kaw
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