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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CUDDY, n.3 Also cuddy-hole. The place in a boat where the steersman stands (Ork. c.1880 (per Ork.1), -hole).Bnff.2 c.1930:
A big sea strak Sanners in the back an' nearly weesh 'im oot o' the cuddy.

[Cf. Eng. cuddy, a cabin in a ship where meals are taken, of uncertain origin.]

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