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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1658-1689
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Douner, comp. adj. Also: downer. [f. Doun adv. 9.] Lower. — 1658 Edinb. B. Rec. IX. 148.
Quhilk common way in the downer pairt thereof toward the east is become a filthie puddell 1689 Foulis Acc. Bk. 117.
In the douner quarter next the mid-row of gooseberrie bushes
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