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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶SPUDYOCH, n. [′spʌdjəx]
1. A sputtering produced by ignition (Cld. 1825 Jam.); 2. A small quantity of moistened gunpowder in the form of a cone to be ignited at the top (Ib.). Cf. Peeoy; 3. One who speaks or acts with rapidity, including the idea of diminutive size (Ib.). Cf. Spuzzort.
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"Spudyoch n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 17 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/spudyoch>
