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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1897
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SHUD, n.2 Also shood; sjodd (Jak.). A dull distant thudding noise, “as that caused by the trampling of horses” (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS XII. 197, 1866 Edm. Gl., shood, Sh. 1970). [ʃʊd]Sh. 1897 Shetland News (20 Nov.):
A moment efter dis we heard da shud o' folks' feet an' da bark o' a dog.
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