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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ow, Owe, Ou, v.¹ Also: ouye. [Sc. var. of Wow v.; also in the mod.dial.] tr. To woo. Also absol. — a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS. No. 110.
A man may owe [1641, wooe] quher he will but he must wed wher his hape is Ib. No. 235. Ib. No. 1453.
Wha may ow [1641, wooe] but cost 1616 Rogers Social Life III. 303.
Being a young man and owand hir dochter 1633 Johnston Diary I. 92.
And hou now He was ouing me as it wer to Himselth as I oued my wyfe that Foorsday 1655 Ib. III. 9.
O Lord Jesus ouye Thou their hearts