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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶ROWSELS DOWSELS, n.comb. A nonce term of endearment.Edb. 1881 J. Smith Habbie and Madge 90:
Oot o' the pan wi't, my dawty! on to the plate wi't, my rowsels dowsels!