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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
DABB, n. In phr. de dabb o' de dim, the darkest part of the summer midnight (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). See also Dim, n., 1. (1).
[Appar. a transf. use of Sh. Norn dabb, a muddy or sandy sea-bottom.]
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