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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1898
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†DOUCHIE, n. Applied in George Heriot's Hospital to one who is at the bottom of the class.Edb. 1898 J. Baillie Walter Crighton 169:
He's aye douchie in Billy's and Cockie's.
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