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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAHOW, COHOW, int. “The cry used at Hide-and-Seek by those who hide themselves, as announcing that it is time for the seeker to commence his search” (Abd. 1825 Jam.2; Abd.22 1938). Bnff.2 1938 gives also the forms co-hoy and co-hoo. Cf. Kee-how. [kɑ′hu:]
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"Cahow interj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/cahow>
