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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scout watch, Skowt wache, n. [ME and e.m.E. scowte-wach (14th c.), also (once) skoulk wache (1442); Scout n.2] A sentinel or look-out man. The action of maintaining watches or posting look-out men. — 1533 Boece 370.
Pichtis … opynnyt the porte and … cruelly slewe the scout watchis — 1548–9 Treas. Acc. IX 293.
Charging thame be schot of cannoun, skowt wache, or uther sufficient warnyng, to mak balys upoun the hichtis nerrist thame [etc.]
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