Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEDYOW(Y), n. and adj. [′bɛdjɔu]
1. n. A lazy, good-for-nothing woman.Ork. (w.Mainland) 1929 Marw.:
Just a perfect b[edyow].
2. adj. (See quot.)Ib.:
Bedowy: lazy, untidy — of a woman.
