in-ower Sc.
(ɪnˈour)
[f. in adv. + ower, Sc. form of over.]
In towards some point; esp. nearer to the fire. (Cf. atour, in-by.)
| 1813 W. Beattie Tales 32 (Jam.) Syne she sets by the spinning wheel, Taks them in-o'er, and warms them weel. 1816 Scott Antiq. xxvi, The lady carried it in-ower and out-ower wi' her son. 1825–80 Jamieson s.v., Come in-oure, come forward, and join the company. In-ouer and Out-ouer, backwards and forwards. 1885 Mrs. Oliphant Two Stories Seen & Uns., Open Door 75 Lord, let that woman there draw him inower. |