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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOWDLE-LEGGIT, adj. Bandy-legged. [bʌudl-]Bnff.(D) 1918 J. Mitchell Bydand 3:
A little-bookit, bowdle-leggit aiblach, gley't an' grim.

[Bowdle, prob. formed from confusion of bow'd, pa.p. of bow, to bend, and Bowlie, adj.]

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