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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOWSEY, n. “Dried nasal excrement” (Ayr.8 1935).Ayr. 1883 W. Aitken Lays of the Line 133:
There's a bowsey at yer snoot.

[Prob. the same word as Bowsie, n.2 Cf. Boakie and Bockie.]

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