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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
JAWL, v.1 = Jaw, v., 2., to pour out (slops).Lnk. 1880 Clydesdale Readings 208:
Jawlin' his grun's intae the sugar bowl instead o' the slop-dish.
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