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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1929
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GILDER, v., n. [′gɪldər]
I. v. To giggle, to laugh, “chiefly, to laugh in a quiet, sniggering fashion” (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork.5 1954).Ork. 1929 Marw.:
What are thoo sittan there gilderan an' laughan at me for?
II. n. A giggle (Ork. 1922 J. Firth Reminisc. 151, Ork.5 1954).
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