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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PAUTRONS, prop. n. Also pawtrens. A nick-name or pet name for a cat (Rnf. 1917 Thistle (May) 95).w.Sc. 1887 Jam.:
Pussy, pussy, pautrons, whare hae ye been?