Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SPOWDEN, v. Also spouden. [′spʌudən]
1. intr. To burst, split.Abd. 1921 T.S.D.C.:
Dinna lat the kye bide ower lang on the clivver or they'll spowden.
2. With oot, to flick, spring, jerk out.Kcd. 1921:
The tongue o' the block spoudent oot.
