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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DAW, Da, n.³ An atom, a jot.n.Sc. 1808 Jam.:
Never a daw, not the smallest thing that can be imagined.Abd. 1824 G. Smith Douglas 13:
On that account, the d—l a daw care I, Whate'er come o' you, or your family.Abd. 1832 A. Beattie Poems 166:
The bypast year, when meal was dear, And a' thing rinnin fast to wrack, The wame took a', the ne'er a da Could poor fouk get for bed or back.