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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1857
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DUDDIE, adj. 2 or n. ? Dependable, to be trusted.m.Lth. 1857 Misty Morning 243:
"I dinna ken richt what way I was brocht here ava; but I hope ye winna leave me?" "No, I'm duddie!" replied Benjie. "Ye maun gang wi' us, and explain what has happened since ye left."
[Orig. and meaning obscure. The work contains several doubtful usages.]
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