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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bowschot, n. [ME. bow-, boweschote (c 1300), f. Bow n.1] A bowshot (in distance). 1375 Barb. xii. 33 (E).
Schir Henry … Come on a sted, a bow schote ner, Befor all othyr that thar wer ?1438 Alex. i. 1028.
Mare than ane bowschot, on ane lyng, At thair fais thai ruschit 1560 Rolland Seven S. 210/15.
Up fra the fire he past ane bowschot space Into the wod
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