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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sow iron,) Sow yron, n. [e.m.E. sowe iron (1608); Sow n.1 5 and Iron n.] Pig-iron, iron in the form of ingots. — 1646 J. Hope Diary (1958) 180.
Wee did see in Huy ane yron milne for refyneing of sow or geusen yron and beatteing of it into gades
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