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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Villew, Villowe, adj. (? Var. of Ȝal(l)ow adj. 1 a, yellow.] — 1640 Edinb. Test. LIX 244b.
Ten ellis … of villew cullored phillip and china 1643 Edinb. Test. LX 239b.
Thrie dussone & elevin of villowe lang wyde heidit hois at xlij s. the pair
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