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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

COWIE, Cooie, n.2 1. A teat (Edb., Bwk. 1947 (per Abd.27); Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.); 2. a suck (Ib.).1. Fif.10 1940:
Said of a child crying: “it's seekin' its cooie.”2. Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
Gie the bairn cowie.

[Dim. of Coo, n.1, cow, taken as the most fam. source of milk.]

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