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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
ADOW, n. Fuss, bother. See Adae, 2 (1).Dmf. 1810 R. H. Cromek (ed.) Rem. Nithsd. and Gall. Song (1880) 222–223:
When the gray Howlet has three times hoo'd . . . Up horsies a', but mair adowe, Ryde, ryde, for Locher-brigg knowe!Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 39:
A great adow aboot naething.
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