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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NYOWL, v. Also njowl. To howl, cry like a cat (Sh. 1964). [njʌul]ne.Sc. 1922 Swatches o' Hamespun 9:
Anidder een [singer] nyowled like a cat on the sclates.Sh. 1949 New Shetlander No. 16. 38:
A cat njowlin.