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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1919
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MAGGIEDOOZLER, n. A paragon, a superb specimen of its kind, a real “stunner”.Dmf. 1919 Border Mag. (Dec.) 189:
He's a gran' 'un, a fair clipper, a perfect maggiedoozler [of a horse].
[From Maggie, pers. name. Cf. Bobby-dazzler.]
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