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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Overblawing, vbl. n. [Cf. Overblawin,p.p. and ppl. a.] Overblowing (with sand). — 1573 Reg. Privy S. VI. 366/2.
For … repairing … of thair poirt and heavin … now becumin … dangerous … be overblawing, drying and filling up with sandis
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