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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1576-1604
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Domeraw, n. Also: dumraw, dwmra. [ON. dómrof.] In Orkney, a fine for contempt of court. — 1576 Orkney. Oppress 49.
Quha that failȝeis to be quyt, becummis convict in ane domeraw, to be payit amang sa mony as is unquyt coniunctlie 1576 Ib.
Fyve gudlingis, quhilk is the haill sowme of ane domeraw 1576 Rec. Earld. Orkney 140.
Robert Onsta till pay ane dum-raw to the bailȝe for nocht fulfilling of the former decreet 1604 Misc. Maitl. C. II. 152.
That thai … sould cast and win ther peitis yeirlie … wnder paine of ane dwmra
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