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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1825

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LOW, v.3 To cease, give over, stop work or activity.Dmf. 1825 Jam.:
He never lows frae morning till night.

[Phs. a back-formation from Lowse, v., 3. (3).]

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