Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1914
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†OWIK, prop.n. Also Og (Jak.). An imaginary name for a non-existent place (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.), or a substitute for the name of a person one does not wish to mention (Jak.), Mr Somebody. [′o:wɪk, ′o:əg]Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
"Wha tald dee dat?" "Da boddi a Owik."
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