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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bawdy,) Baudie, Badie, a. [e.m.E. baudy (1513), bawdy.] Obscene, lewd. 1568 Bk. Univ. Kirk I. 125.
Thomas Bassandine … had printed ane psalme booke, in the end wherof was found printed ane baudie song callit Welcum Fortoun 1654 Stirling Ant. II. 14.
Profaning the Sabbath by drinking and singing of badie songs
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