Hand “watch ma hawn.”
Hawn
HAWN
hɔːn
Noun
Example Sentences
"Watch ma hawn!"
"Gie's yer hawn."
Etymology & History
Glaswegian pronunciation of "hand." The "aw" vowel is characteristic of Glasgow accent. Used in working-class Glasgow speech.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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