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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1924-1928
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DYOWTY, Dyouty, n. ne.Sc. forms of Eng. duty. See P.L.D. §130.1.Bnff. 1924 Swatches 17:
Weel, I think it the dyowty o' every good man te support the King.Abd. 1928 Abd. Wkly. Jnl. (30 Aug.) 6/5:
I decided t' tak' up dyouty masel' i' the kitchie for a day.
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