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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CUDDY, n.² A variant voiced form of Cutty, n., 2, a short clay pipe.Rnf. 1935 L. J. Kerr Woman of Glenshiels 62:
“I canna get ony satisfaction oot o' they cigarettes . . . I like ma' auld cuddy here.” He held up a use-blackened clay pipe.