Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LOWIE, n. Money, cash (Gall. 1907 A. McCormick Tinkler Gipsies App. xviii., Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Also in Eng. slang as lour, lowre. Gipsy.
[Ad. Romani lovo, id., ? Skt. loha, red-coloured, red metal, copper.]
