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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1509-1519
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Oumbotht, Owmuth, n. [Varr. of Umboth n.] In (one's) oumbotht, as his representative or spokesman. — 1509 Rec. Earld. Orkney 82.
Betuix Dauyd Kantt, chamurlane, in the Kyngis owmuth … and Jhone Irwyn … in his awin owmuth 1519 Ib. 92.
Johne Irwing … in his awin vmbouscht on the ane pairt, and Alexander Frissell in his awin oumbotht and the laif of the nychtbouris of Toepis oumbotht on the other pairt
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