Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOWIE, n.2 “A small stool” (m.Dmf.3 c.1920).
[Cf. Bowan and bow-cheer (s.v. Bow, n.4, 9 (2)).]
