Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†HOW-STROW, n. A commotion, squabble (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Also in n.Eng. dial.
[Redupl. form of Strow, id., q.v.]