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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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CABOODLE, n. “The name used by the carpenters in the local shipyard for the small wooden shed or cabin (in the yard) in which they take their carried meals” (Arg.¹ 1929). Also a hut or rough shelter, eg at a football field (Arg. 1990s). [kɑ′budl]Arg. 1992:
Up in the Kilbrannan fitba caboodle, makin needles.