todlowrie

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Scots

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Noun

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todlowrie (plural todlowries)

  1. fox
    • 1787, Andrew Shirrefs, Jamie and Bess:
      The lamb's aft rescued from Tod-lowrie's fangs.
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    • 1822, Scott F. Nigel, The Fortunes of Nigel:
      Todlowrie, come out of your den.
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    • 1887, Sarah Tytler, Logie Town:
      "Todlowrie's worst enemy," which being freely interpreted in King's English, meant the most daring rider to hounds.
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