The difference between Bowsie and Gurrier
When used as nouns, bowsie means a simple device with three holes used for tensioning stays on boats or guy-ropes on tents, whereas gurrier means a street urchin.
check bellow for the other definitions of Bowsie and Gurrier
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Bowsie as a noun:
A simple device with three holes used for tensioning stays on boats or guy-ropes on tents.
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Gurrier as a noun (Ireland, _, (chiefly [[Dublin]]), slang, derogatory, dated):
A street urchin.
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Gurrier as a noun (Ireland, _, (chiefly [[Dublin]]), slang, derogatory):
A loutish young man; a ruffian.