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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DADGE, v. “To walk in an aimless or clumsy manner; to saunter” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Also found in n.Eng. dial. (E.D.D.).

[Cf. Eng. (Lei., War.) dial. dade, to walk slowly, to walk with help, and etym. note to Dadge, n.1 The form dage, to trudge, is found in Cum. (E.D.D.).]

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