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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CUTTY-FREE, adj. comb. “Able to take one's food, free to handle the spoon” (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.).Ib.:
He is said to be cutty-free, who, although he pretends to be ailing, retains his stomach.