Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SCADDOW, n. Also -aw, skaddaw, -ow. s.Sc. forms of Eng. shadow (s.Sc. 1802 J. Sibbald Chron. Sc. Poetry Gl.; Slk. 1818 Hogg B. of Bodsbeck vii.; s.Sc. 1857 H. S. Riddell St Matthew iv. 16; s.Sc. 1926 H. McDiarmid Penny Wheep 65).
