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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1866
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DOLDRUM, n. Anything large (Bnff.2 1940).Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 39:
A doldrum o' a steen; A doldrum o' a tatie.
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