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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶BILDIE, n. A drink (of liquor).Per. 1897 C. R. Dunning Folk Lore 8:
There were eleven inns in thae days. Andrew got a “bildie” at ilka ane.
[? Dim. form from (a) build (up), a strengthener, fortifier.]
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