Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STOOVE, v. To walk in a blundering way, to stumble.Slk. 1874 Border Treasury (5 Sept.) 77:
The ‘daft' individual, ‘stooving' about humming to himself.Ayr. 1890 J. Service Notandums 24:
Stoovin' awa furrit through entries and up stairs.
