Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1900
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†DRODGE, v. and n.
1. v. "To do servile work, to drudge" (Lnk. 1825 Jam.2).
2. n. One who is behindhand with work.Per. 1900 E.D.D.:
A "drudge" is always kept working; a "drodge" is always working because she cannot get forward with her work; the word "drodge" implies blame; "drudge" none.
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