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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Cwe (Kwe), variant of Coy n.1 (cabin, berth). — 1539 Treas. Acc. VII. 190.
For putting up of ane grete kwe in the Unicorn to the Kingis grace 1613 Soc. Ant. X. 223.
The haill furnishing to the bark … For aucht daillis to dres the cwe Ib.
For lok and bandis to the cwe dur
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