Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FROWDIE, n. Also frowdy, froudy (Ags. 1891 Brechin Advertiser (31 March)). An old woman's cap, with a seam in the back, a sow-back (Ags. 1808 Jam.). Also attrib.Fif. 1864 W. D. Latto T. Bodkin iii.:
[She] shook the snawy borders o' her heich crooned frowdie mutch.Abd. 1876 R. Dinnie Songs 102:
An' wives wi' short kirtles an' wallies were seen, Wi' frowdies an' ribbons wad dazzled yer e'en.Ags. 1881 J. S. Neish Byways 116:
On week days she wore a humble “frowdy mutch,” print gown and checked apron.
