Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAW-FISTED, CAWDY-, adj. comb. “Left-handed” (Fif. c.1875 (per J. Main Dixon)). Corruptions of cawry, s.v. Car, adj. and n.2