Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶POWNOD, n. A small haddock (Fif. 1911).
[Orig. uncertain. The first element is phs. Pow, n.2 See note to Pow-ee. Nod may be a variant of Knoud, gurnard.]