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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1535-1578, 1647-1693
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Drouning, Drowning, vbl. n. [ME. drownyng (a 1400).] Drowning (of persons); sinking (of vessels). 1535 Stewart 11720.
Thir gydis all … Saiffit thame self fra drowning euery deill a1578 Pitsc. I. 156/11.
Hir schippis was scatterit and in perrell of drowneing 1647 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 84.
The said Issobell to be banisht the toun and never returne, vnder the pain of drouning 1693 Cromarty Corr. I. 94.
The drouning of the packett bowt
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