Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LOW, v.2 Also lo-. Aphetic forms of Eng. allow, to grant, give (Cld. 1880 Jam.). Now obs. in Eng. exc. dial. Hence vbl.n. loin, deriv. lowance, lowins, an allowance, share, pension; also fig. a punishment or reward, one's due(s); permission, leave (w. and s.Sc. 1887 Jam.).Slg. 1718 Slg. Burgh Rec. (1889) 157:
Unless the said society or tollerate incorporation shall hereafter think fitt to low the said entry as to the children or apprentices of those thereby incorporate.w. and s.Sc. 1887 Jam.:
She comes every week for her lowins. Her man left her a guid löin.
