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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quene-dowariar(e, -dowriar, n. Also: -dowarrier, -duarier, -douriar; quein-dowrier. [Quene n.1 1 and Dowariar(e n., Dowriar(e n. Cf. F. reine douarière. See also Quene-drowariern.] Queen-dowager. 1548–9 12th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. viii 94.
Princess Marie, be the grace of God Quene Dowriar of Scotland 1555 Douglas Corr. 23.
Marie, quene dowarrier and regent of our realme 1555–6 Irons Leith II 602.
Contract between Quene Dou[r]iar … and Robert Logune of Restalrig … Marie of Loraine, quene douriar [ed. douviar] 1556 Crim. Trials I i 389.
In oure souerane ladeis name, hir darrest moder the Quene Dowariare [etc.] c1575 Balfour Pract. 147.
Quene dowariar 1619 Yester Wr. 191.
The quene duarier a1633 Hope Major Pract. II 24.
Quein dowrier
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