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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Round-stowed, adj. [Cf. Round v. a.] Of a sheep: ‘Marked’ by having its ears cut off. — 1667 Kelso Baillie Ct. 70b.
Nyne yowes … quhairof thrie round stowed ones and thrie cutt in the fair luige and foir haved in the nair
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