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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1656
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Rowie, n. [Rol(l n.1 and dimin. -ie. Cf. mod. Sc. dial. rowie a small roll (of bread).] A small roll (of tobacco). — 1656 Retours I Inq. Spec. Orkney et Shetland (77).
Ane peynt of French wyne and ane rowie of tubalco
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