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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lowing-hett, a. [Pres. p. of Low v.; Het a.] lit. ‘Blazing-hot, burning-hot’; very hot. — 1632 Justiciary Cases I. 211.
And eftir heitting thairof [hot water and salt] upone the fyre quhill it was seithing and lowing hett
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"Lowing-hett adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 7 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/lowing_hett>
