Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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¶DOWLIE, n. A handkerchief.Hdg. 1908 J. Lumsden Th' Loudons 138:
[Agnes] bade her maidens three rax ower, An' wi' their dowlies dicht, The stains his shots made aff the Tower.
