Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1829
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†GOUTHERFOW, adj. Amazed, terrified, used “of one who appears nearly deranged from terror or amazement” (Ags. 1808 Jam.).Fif. 1829 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 26:
The rest, as he his parle out-spoutit, Sat gazin' goutherfow, and doutit, Glowerin' at ane anither.
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