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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CUTTIESHANG, n. Continued bickering. [′kʌtɪ̢′ʃɑŋ]Sh.(D) 1877 G. Stewart Fireside Tales 74:
Bit da yatter an' da yowl o' a auld auld wife, 'll no soond doon i' da cauld grave dreary, Nor da sharg an' cuttieshang o' her weary weary strife.
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