Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOWL, v.3 “To weep; to sing wretchedly” (Peb. 1914 T.S.D.C. I.). [bʌul]
[Cf. Icel. and Norw. baula, to low (of cows). It may, however, be Bool, v.3, influenced by howl.]
