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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1931

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DOOSHIBLE, adj. Sedate, quiet.Sh. 1931 “Saga” in Sh. Times (14 March) 7:
Na, hits Shaurd fur da aald, dooshibl' wyes 'a da time, an' if A'm no misteen, a' richt-toucht'd Shetlan' folk ir o' da sam wye o' tinkin'.

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