Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1776
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SOWCE, n. Also souse. A heterogeneous mixture of food; a dirty mixed mass of eatables (Cai. 1904 E.D.D., souse, Cai.1971); specif., some dish made from oatmeal, as Brose, porridge or Sowans (s.Sc. 1802 J. Sibbald Chron. Sc. Poetry Gl.; Bwk., Rxb. 1825 Jam.). [sʌus]Sc. 1776 D. Herd Sc. Songs II. 90:
Serve them with sowce and sodden corn.
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