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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sawin, -yn, ppl. adj.² Also: -ine. [e.m.E. sowen (1578); Saw v.¹] Sown, in senses 1 and 2 of the verb.

1. Of seed, etc.: That has been sown. 1508 Prestwick B. Rec. 40.
Vpon his sawyn corn 1649 Aberd. B. Rec. IV 96.
If any horssis sall be fund … wpon any manes sawin corn

b. With limiting term preceding. a1400 Leg. S. xl 406.
Caile and leikis … cummyne of new sawine seide

2. Of land: Sown with seed; seeded, planted. 1588–9 Crail B. Ct. MS 27 Feb.
Vpoun sawin ground 1631 Monteith Stewartry Ct. 7 Oct.
Nane of thame sall … feid or pasture ony of thair horsis within sawin land 1652 Peebles B. Rec. II 5. 1669 Glasgow Merchants House 130.