Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†OWERBACK, n. Also ourback. A cow which, in spite of having received the bull, has not had a calf by the time she is three years old (Slg. 1825 Jam.).
[Ower- + Back, adj.]
