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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Stele bow,) Steil-bow, v. [Stelebow n.1] To lease out in the tenure of steelbow, whereby all the tenant's necessities are supplied by the landlord. Only fig. — 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. Ded.
For as by the foster-father-hood of such high callings, Gods altar-mens trauels in his own trueth, ought to be steil-bowed: so these great-good gifts of nature [etc.] … that God hes garnelled vp in you does plentifully promit that comfort to vs
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