Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1720
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¶GAWGAW, adj. = Eng. gewgaw, showy.Edb. 1720 A. Pennecuik Helicon 168:
Yet stole to Dust, and left the gawgaw Things behind.