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GUEST,Allan Conn | two verses in Dowie Dens O Yarrow (Janet Russell) (21) | RE: two verses in Dowie Dens O Yarrow (Janet Russell) | 02 Apr 11 |
The Concise Scots Dictionary gives the definitions of 'marrow' as 'partner' or 'match' or 'spouse' among other things. I don't think there is any doubt that 'marrow' is the correct usage here. This is a Scottish ballad after all. Merrow is not even given as an alternative spelling! |