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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
‡DOUGERDRACHT, n. A state of stress, confusion, or harassment. Ppl.adj. douger-drachtit, harassed, muddled, mentally confused (Abd. 1950).Abd. 1965 Press & Jnl. (27 March):
Tho' in a dougerdracht jots can gae hang.
[Orig. obscure.]
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