Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JOW, v.2, n.2 Ork., Cai. variants of Chow, v., Chow, n.2 See J.
I. v. To chew (Ork. 1922 J. Firth Reminisc. 152; Ork., Cai. 1959).
II. n. A lump or mass of something. Cf. Chow, n.2, 2.Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 118:
His fit, a' black, wi' jows o' seut.
