Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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DOWF, v.2 In schoolboy usage: to pilfer, plunder (apples, birds' eggs, etc.) (Abd., Ags. 1975).
[Orig. obscure.]
