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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PAMBERADE, v. To move back and forwards noisily or clumsily, to parade up and down with heavy steps.Abd.15 1930:
Fat's the loons pamberadan aboot at up the stair?

[A conflation of Palmer, to move around noisily, and Parawd, to stroll up and down.]

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