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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
DADGE, v. “To walk in an aimless or clumsy manner; to saunter” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Also found in n.Eng. dial. (E.D.D.).
[Cf. Eng. (Lei., War.) dial. dade, to walk slowly, to walk with help, and etym. note to Dadge, n.1 The form dage, to trudge, is found in Cum. (E.D.D.).]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Dadge v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 30 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/dadge_v>
