Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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-OWY, suff. Also -away. Used in Ork. to form adjs. derivative from nouns or other adjs. as Feesowy, Ginnowy, Lathowy, nornaway s.v. Norn.
[Appar. formed from the Ork. suff. -O, q.v. + -y, Ie.]
