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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1653-1698
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Droving, vbl. n. [f. drove n.] Driving. — 1653 Stirling Ant. II. 13.
Thomas Littlejohne to be cited against the next session day for his breach of Sabboth day by drowing of cattell ther upon 1698 Argyll Justic. Rec. I. 197.
Travelling through the countrey about his merchandising and droving
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