Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STROW, in proverb Daft folk's no wise strow (Sc. 1721 J. Kelly Proverbs 89) should be emended to I trow as in Cheviot Proverbs 84, the expression being ironical.