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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Low, Lou, n.2 Also: law. [Low v.1: e.m.E. low (Shakesp.).] A low, a moo, the sound uttered by or as uttered by cattle. — 1549 Compl. 39/3.
The nolt maid noyis vitht mony loud lou 1513 Doug. iv. Prol. 66 (Ruthv.).
The bustuus bullys … Sum [v.rr. So] rumysyng with hydduus low and [1553 with mony law and, Bannatyne with mony low and] cry 1597 Misc. Spald. C. I. 158.
Efter thow haid sittin downe in the staw, befoir the cowis heid, thow gave ane devilische low and terible voice
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