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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1911-1916
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GOWDS, n. Also gouds. A familiar or affectionate name for a child (Cai. 1950) or a married woman; also used as a term of address. [gʌudz]Cai. 1911 John o' Groat Jnl. (3 Feb.):
A'm at fard's gouds.Cai. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.:
Weel, Gowds, foo are ye the day?
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