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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MANNDRID, n. Also manndird (Jak.), maandred, -drhid. Manliness, manhood, strength, courage (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1962).Sh. 1898 Shetland News (21 May):
For maandrhid der foon his equal, edder at sea or shore.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
He is braggin o' his manndird: he is a' fu' o' manndird.
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