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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1823
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¶HEADCADAB, n. A schemer, crafty person, one educated in deceit.Ayr. 1823 Galt Entail lvi.:
But I suppose, mother, that you and that wily headcadab Geordie hae made naething o' your fause witnessing.
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"Headcadab n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/headcadab>
