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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GAWE, v. “To go about staring in a stupid manner” (Rxb. (Teviotdale) 1825 Jam.).
[The same as Eng. gaw, to gape, stare, obs. since 16th cent. Cf. Norw. dial. gaa, to heed, O.N. gá, idem.]
