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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Wallow, Walowe, Valou, v.² [ME and e.m.E. walewen (c1200), waluen (Chaucer), walow(en (Wyclif), wallowe (1530), OE wealwian.] To lie prostrate, be immersed in (something). a. intr.b. reflex., fig.c. intr.? To move with a rolling or turning motion. —a. 1674 Argyll Justic. Rec. 34.
That the said John … did … kill the said Patrick … by stricking him throw the bodie with nyne or ten severall stobs of his durk and left him … waloweing in his blood —b. a1400 Leg. S. xviii 467.
Sa ȝed I wod; Ay valouand me in that syne, As sow a medynge dois vithine —c. c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 175.
Tykis face fy … Ay loungand lyk ane loikman on ane ledder; With hingit luik ay wallowand upone wry Lyk to ane stark theif glowrand in ane tedder