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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dawty, n. [Cf. dawt Daut v.] A favourite child; a pet. — 1676 J. Fraser Autobiog. in Sel. Biog. (Wodrow Soc.) II. 89.
My temper was so peevish that I was no dawty; only at school I learned well
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