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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mawe, irreg. or erron. var. of Mow n. (heap). — 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 1 b.
Quhen a man is condemned to the death before the justitiar, the crowner sal haue … al the grains and cornes lyand in bings or in broken mawes, and all the vtensill [etc.]