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

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

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“Gowf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gowf. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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