Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHOUP, n.1 [tʃʌup]
1. The jaw.Ags. 1906–1911 Rymour Club Misc. I. 233:
Nose, nose, noup, cheek, cheek, choup.
2. “The sound made by the jaws when chewing” (Abd. 1921 W. Walker W.-L.). E.D.D. gives chowp, to chew, for e.Yks.
[O.Sc. has chowp, in pl., the chops, 1535 (D.O.S.T.).]
