Pawk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɔːk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pawk is a noun meaning (Scotland) A wile.
Meaning
(Scotland) A wile.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A small lobster
Example Sentences
So blyth was he , and fou ' of pawks; -- But yet he's dead!
and a laird May find a beggar sae prepar'd, Wi pawks and wiles, whar pith is wantin, As soon will mak him rue his tauntin.
I guess, that yours has no the art To win about a husband's heart, Nor kens the gate wi' saftening sound, And pawks, to bring ilk project round.
Word Forms
- pawks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pawkery, hark, whap, hornywink, spraff, keek.
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