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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
GEWGAW, n. A Jew's-harp (Rxb. 1825 Jam., 1942 Zai; Bwk. 1942 Wettstein). Also in Eng. (mainly n.) dial. [Bwk. ′dzu:ge; Rxb. ′giugɪ]
[Orig. prob. imit., the form being assimilated to Eng. gewgaw, a gaudy trifle.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Gewgaw n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/gewgaw>
