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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
Unbowable, adj. [e.m.E. unbowable (1537); Bow v.] That cannot be bent, rigid. — 1552 Dundee B. Ct. II 201b (2 Dec.).
Ony maner of tymmer fir or aick or ony maner of gud vnbowable
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