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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1646
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(Lows-,) Lous-fingered, a. [Lows a. 1.] Loose-fingered, given to thieving. — 1646 Elgin Rec. II. 255.
A bill schewing the reasones wherfor he did not marie Janet Neveine … 3. The woman was lous fingered
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