Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SHOW, n.2, v.2 Also shoew. Sh. forms of Chow, v., n.1, to chew, a chew (of tobacco, etc.) (Sh. 1918 T. Manson Peat Comm. 171, 1951 Sh. Folk Book II. 2). See S, letter, 6. [ʃʌu]