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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAWKEN, n. (See quot.)Uls. 1924 (2nd ed.) W. Lutton Montiaghisms 10:
Bawken. A simple, unsuspecting person; one easily imposed upon.

[Perhaps from Bauken, n., the bat.]

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