Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FOWLIE, n. See quot.Abd. 1929 Deeside Field 41:
There were many old household and agricultural utensils now never seen or used, such as . . . a “fowlie” for lifting turf.