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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Howland, ppl. a. [e.m.E. howling f. howl v. (freq. used, in ME. and e.m.E., of the owl). Cf. *Howlring.] Howling, hooting. — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 189 (T).
Quhair howland howlattis ay do hant
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