Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RAEW, n., v. Also raeoo; rew (Marw.). [′re:u]
I. n. The cry of a cat in pain (Ork. 1920 J. Firth Reminisc. Gl.); the hoarse mew of a cat in heat (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1967); a querulous whine (Marw.).
II. v. To cry out, wail, like a baby, or a cat in pain or heat (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Imit.]
