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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOWSET, v. To change positions for the next figure in country dancing. [bʌu′sɛt]Ags. 1894 A. Reid Sangs o' the Heatherland 31:
The youngsters sune a corner clear, “Bowset an' doon the middle.”