Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BAWIE, n. The gurnard, Trigla gurnardus (Ags. 1953), poss. imit. of the sound it makes when caught. Cf. Crooner. Connection with Baivee is not apparent. [′bɑ:wi:]
