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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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How bonet, n. [How a.] A bonnet with a hollow upper part, in contrast to a flat one. — 1560 Peebles B. Rec. 259.
Unum lie how blak bonet
1567 Edinb. Test. I. 59 b.
Twa lytill howis, … ane how bonett
1573 Ib. II. 335 b.
Aucht how blak bonettis
1591 Ib. XXIII. 49 b.
Twa how preist bonnettis

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