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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lidderlie, var. of Litherlie adv. Idly, slackly, slothfully. — a1585 Arbuthnot Maitl. Q. xxxv. 152.
Quhen men wes sueir & durst not steir Bot lurkit lidderlie
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