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gowk

Pronunciation: /gaʊk/

Definition of gowk

noun

dialect
  • 1an awkward or foolish person (often used as a general term of abuse).
  • 2a cuckoo.

Origin:

Middle English (in gowk (sense 2)): from Old Norse gaukr

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