Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLAW-STICK, n. A tube used as a bellows.Kcb.4 c.1900; Kcb.9 1934:
Blaw-stick. A piece o' boortree wi' the heart bored out, through which an auld wife . . . blew to kindle up the fire afore bellows were in vogue.
