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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CUDDY WRAN, CUDDIE-, n. comb. The common wren (Arg.1 1941, cuddy-).Arg. 1929 Local Rhyme (per Id.):
The big cooshie Doo she lays but two An' brings them up wi' enough ado; The wee cuddie Wran she lays twenty wan An' rears them all like a gentleman.
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