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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶HIDDIE-GIDDIE, n. A short piece of wood pointed at both ends used to keep a pair of horses apart when ploughing in a team (Bwk. 1825 Jam.).
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"Hiddie-giddie n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/hiddiegiddie_n>
