gowf

1 of 3

ˈgəu̇f

Scottish variant of golf

gowf

2 of 3

noun

"

plural -s

Scottish

: a dull blow : cuff, buffet

gowf

3 of 3

transitive verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

Scottish

: strike, cuff

Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps from gowf entry 1 (also, "golf club")

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