Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1897
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¶TROWOW, v. To complain, mope.Ags. 1897 Bards Ags. (Reid) 157:
'Tis a sin to be trowowin; life's worth the livin' yet.