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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
GEWGAW, n. A Jew's-harp (Rxb. 1825 Jam., 1942 Zai; Bwk. 1942 Wettstein). Also in Eng. (mainly n.) dial. [Bwk. ′dzu:ge; Rxb. ′giugɪ]
[Orig. prob. imit., the form being assimilated to Eng. gewgaw, a gaudy trifle.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Gewgaw n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/gewgaw>
