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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Drowriar(e, -rear, n. Also: drowriair, -rier, -rar, drouriar(e. [Alteration of dowariar(e, Dowarere.] Dowager. (A common form c 1550–75.) 1547 Stirling B. Rec. I. 49.
Ane drawand chenyie … quhilk scho had in plege of the Quenis grace drowriare of Scotland 1555 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 284.
Our souerane lady Marie, quene drowrear of Scotland and regent of the same 1555 Glenartney MS. Docum.
Oure derrest moder Marie, Quene drowrier of oure realme 1568 Edinb. B. Deeds 288.
Quene Marie drowriare of France 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 36.
The quenis grace drowriare held ane Parliament in Striueling 1592 Acts III. 579/2.
The act of parliament maid be Quene Marie drowriar of this realme
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