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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FROW, n. Also frowe (Abd. 1924 Scots Mag. (Oct.) 55). A big, buxom woman (Sc. 1825 Jam.; Mry.¹ 1928; ne.Sc. 1953). Dim. form frowdie (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.) and back-formation frowd (Bnff. 1948). See -Die. Also attrib. or adj. Only in Eng. with special reference to Dutch women. [frʌu]Edb. 1750 A. Pennecuik Coll. Sc. Poems (1787) 23:
A buxom frow, both blyth and fair.Bnff. 1852 A. Harper Solitary Hours 65:
Our frowdie maid Lies in her bed right sore afraid.Ant. 1892 Ballymena Observer (E.D.D.):
A lazy big frow.Abd. 1920 A. Robb MS.:
My man gaed awa and got haud o' a great fat frow o' a deem.Sc.(E) 1936 J. G. Horne Flooer o' the Ling 1:
Nae frowdie drab Wi' hingin gab, This tosy wench.