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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dowariar(e, -ier, n. Also: dowarrier, dov-, douarier, -iar(e, deworiar. [F. douairière. Cf. Dowarer(e,n. and Dowriar(e.] A dowager. 1550 Crim. Trials I. ii. 355.
Marie Queene of Scotland, Dowarier 1554 Stirling B. Rec. I. 61.
Be the Quenis grace deworiar of Scotland 1555 Acts II. 500/1.
Marie Quene Dowariar and Regent of the Realme of Scotland 1568 Misc. Abbotsf. C. 21.
Marie be the grace of God, Quene of Scottis and Dovarier of Fraunce 1570 Leslie 170.
Certayne Lordis war appointit to remane continowallye with the Quene dowarier in company 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 276.
Vpoun the tent of Junij [1560] … Marie quene dowariare and regent of this realme … deceissit c 1590 Douglas Corr. 35.
To our … weilbelouit the Countess of Angus Douarier