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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OWE, ppl.adj. Owing, “due”, in debt to (someone) for (something) (Uls. 1953 Traynor). Gen. (exc. I.) Sc. The Eng. form corresp. to Sc. awe (see Awe, v.2, 2.).Abd. 1826 D. Anderson Poems 27:
I am owe, Sir, many a pound To ither fouk.Abd. 1920:
I'm owe 'im a shillin. He's owe me half a note.
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