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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ALAW, adv. = St.Eng. alow. (See also Alow.)Sc. 1887 R. L. Stevenson Underwoods, Lowden Sabb. Morn ix.:
We nearer draw To whaur the kirkton lies alaw.
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