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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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‡MUMMIE, n.1 A pet-name for a grandmother (Mry.1 1925). In 1768 quot. of any old woman, “grannie”. See Momie and cf. Eng. mummie, mother.Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore (S.T.S.) 65:
Then says my lass, had I but been sae wysse As hae laid up auld mummy's gueed advice.
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"Mummie n.1". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/mummie_n1>
