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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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‡MERDISTINKEL, n. Also mardestinkel (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1962). A fever of exasperation or noisy complaint.Sh. 1894 Williamson MSS. (28 April):
Mrs Stewart wis in da day in a merdistinkel about her settin tree.
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