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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1825
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KNUDGE, n.2 Also nudge. A short, sturdy, thick-set person or animal (Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Abd. 1902 E.D.D. [of doubtful authenticity]). Hence knudgie, adj., short and thick-set (Jam.).Dmf. 1825 Jam.:
He's a perfect knudge.
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"Knudge n.2". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 10 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/knudge_n2>
