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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DANDIEFECHAN, Dandyfakens, Dundiefecken, n. “A sort of hollow stroke on any part of the body, a slap” (Fif. 1808 Jam.); “a stunning blow” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2, dundiefecken). Jam.2 gives also the form dandyfakens.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 154:
Sae devilish a dandiefechan, It dang clean in his stammach.
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