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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trade-widdie, Trodwoddie, n. [? Trad(e n. and Widdy n. Also in the later dial.] The twisted willow, later a chain, which connected a plough with the swingle-tree. — 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII 367.
6 harrows with iron teith. 6 trade widdies thereto c1686 Depred. Clan Campbell 96.
1 spade, 1 grape, ane iron trodwoddie, 1 round heckle
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