Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PAWSIE, n. A frog (Ags. c.1890). [′pǫ:zi]
[A child's dim. formation of. pa- from paddock, Puddock, id., + -Sie.]
