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sowl

nounpeople

pitying term for a person

A person regarded with pity or mild disparagement; used like 'poor soul' to show sympathy or gentle reproach.

Example in use

Aw, the sowl's nae richt the day.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SOW-ul/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentaffectionatealso: soul

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