A recognized unit of measurement.
Bawhair
BAW-hair
ˈbɔːhɛr
Noun
Etymology & History
Humorous Scottish term meaning "a very small distance," literally a pubic hair. Used hyperbolically to describe narrow margins. From "baw" (ball/testicle) + "hair."
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
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Language
mild
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Formality
very informal
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