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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1501-1540
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Drew, n. [ME. drewe (c 1430).] A drop. — 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. ii. 372.
Of the water I micht not taste a drew 1540 Lynd. Sat. Procl. 87.
I mon ga drink ane penny or twae. The divill a drew sall cum in thy throte
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