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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1857

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CADDEN NAIL, CADDAN-NAIL, n. comb. “The pin which holds the body of the cart to the axle” (Abd. (Deeside) 1916 T.S.D.C. II., cadden —; Abd.2 1938).Mearns 1857 A. Taylor Lummie 5:
The britchen-cleeks and caddan-nails Like hammers thumpit.

[O.Sc. caddone nail, cadden —, a large nail or iron pin, first quot. 1507, of obscure origin (D.O.S.T.). See also Caddle, n.2]

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