lowrie

1 of 2

noun

low·​rie
ˈlau̇ri
plural -s
Scottish
: fox
has greedy lowrie been among thy sheepDavid Sillar

lowrie

2 of 2
low·​rie
ˈlōri

Australian variant of lory

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from Lowrie, nickname from the name Lawrence

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1500, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lowrie was circa 1500

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“Lowrie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowrie. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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