Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHAWLER-CHAFTED, adj. comb. “Lantern-jawed” (Mry. 1910 in Scotsman (26 May); Bnff.6 c.1920).
[Corruption of chandler chafted (see Chandler), phs. influenced by Eng. chawl, obs. form of jowt (see N.E.D.).]