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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1573-1648
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Bow-saw, n. [Bow n.1 Also e.m.E. (1677).] A narrow-bladed saw fixed in an arched frame. — 1573 Edinburgh Testaments I. 291 b.
Ane arme saw, ane bow saw 1582 Ib. XI. 211 b.
Ane hand saw, ane bow saw 1615 Ib. XLIX. 14.
Tua small bow sawis 1648 Ib. LXIII. 349.
Two arme sawes, tuo bow sawes, and ane rug saw
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