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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rowtaild, adj. [With the first element, cf. ON rófa, Norw. dial. rove the stump of an animal's tail (SND, s.v. Rovack).] ? Having a stumpy tail. — c1660–80 Sc. Rec. Off. MS poem RH13/40.
Ruch rowtaild mastive monstrouslie mismade
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