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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1825-1898
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AUM, AWM, v.
1. To treat with alum (as in tanning, making tinder, etc.).Sc. 1825 Jam.2:
To awm, to dress [skins] with alum.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D.Bnff. 9:
Awm, to soak paper in a solution of alum and water to make tinder.
2. To thrash, cf. "tan one's hide."Bnff. 1866 Gregor D.Bnff. 9:
Awm, to beat soundly.Abd. 1898 G. W. in E.D.D.:
I'll aum yer hide for ye.
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