Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FLOWER, n. “An edge-tool used in cleaning laths” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.).
[A corrupt form of obs. Eng. frower, early form of froe, id., now mostly in U.S. usage.]