Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1936
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CHOWED, ppl.adj. Drunk, debauched, of a dissipated appearance. Cf. Chow, v., 1, Phrase (3).Gsw. 1936 F. Niven Old Soldier xvii.:
"Chowed!" exclaimed Stewart indignantly. "How could I be chowed? I'm not a drinkomaniac."
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