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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

SCOW, v.2 To examine, specif. to feel a hen to see whether she is about to lay an egg.Sh. 1950 New Shetlander No. 22. 6:
We niver lose an egg. My sister Katie scows ivery wan o' dem ivery night.

[The phonology suggests Du. schouwen, to look at, examine. But cf. Norw. dial. skoa, id., and Skione.]

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