Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1834
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POW, n.3 In phr. pow or paw, see quot., either one thing or the other.Sc. 1834 Sc. N. & Q. (Ser. 1) X. 89:
Will ye, nill ye, fas aut nefas, It must be pow or paw, man.
