Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PAWPIE, n. A child's form of Eng. pappa, used to mean grandfather (Mry. 1911 Trans. Bnff. Field Club 109, Mry.1 1925, Fif., Bwk., Kcb. 1965). Cf. Pobi, Bobbie, Bubba and Mammie.
