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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1887
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LOVEY-DICKIE, interj. Also lovey-dick (Ags., m.Lth., Slk. 1961). Exclamation of surprise or protestation. Cf. Lovey-ding interj. Fif. 1887 S. Tytler Logie Town II. i.:
Lovey dickie! it is poor Jock Scott from Burn Foot.
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