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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FLOW, n.2 A chimney cowl (Lth. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. obscure. Maybe a variant of Eng. flue, also of obscure origin, or of Frow. Cf. auld wife, s.v. Auld, 9. (24).]
