in-oweradv.
/ɪnˈəʊə/, U.S. /ˌɪnˈoʊ(ə)r/, Scottish English /ɪnˈo(ə)r/ Scottish.
In towards some point; esp. nearer to the fire. (Cf. atour, in-bye adv.)
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the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > movement towards a thing, person, or position > [adverb]
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1813 W. Beattie Tales 32 (Jam.) Syne she sets by the spinning wheel, Taks them in-o'er, and warms them weel.
1816 W. Scott Antiquary II. x*. 289 The lady carried it in-ower and out-ower wi' her son.
1825 J. Jamieson Etymol. Dict. Sc. Lang. Suppl. (at cited word) Come in-oure, i.e. Come forward, and join the company. In-ouer and Out-ouer, backwards and forwards.
1885 M. Oliphant Open Door in Two Stories Seen & Unseen 75 Lord, let that woman there draw him inower.
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