Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAWAW, BAWA, n.2 and adj.
1. n. (See quot.)Slk. 1825 Jam.2:
Bawaw. Used as a ludicrous term for a child.
2. adj. In a half-asleep or half-sick state.Bnff.2 1912:
Jeanie's some bawa kin' this mornin'; she's nae verra richt.
