Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAPER-NAWM, n. comb. = Cockie Law, q.v. [′kɑpər′nɑ:m]Fif. c.1865 (per Prof. G. D. Henderson):
This is little Setterday, The morn's caper-nawm; We'll a' rise on Monday And set the looms a-gaun.
