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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DORNEEDY, DOOR-, n. Also dor(e)need, dornidy. The smallest and weakest of a brood or litter, particularly applied to pigs (Mry.1 1916, dornidy; Bnff. 1866 Gregor D.Bnff. 40, doreneed; Bnff.2 1940; Abd.8 1917). Also used of persons, e.g. the smallest and youngest in a class (Mry. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.; Bnff.6 c.1920). Cf. Carneed. [dor′nid(i)]Bnff.6 c.1920:
Ye can hae the doorneedy for five shillin's.
Abd. 1929 Bnffsh. Jnl. (29 Jan.) 2/3:
Dorneed there's neen in a' that flock.

[Of obscure origin.]

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