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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DWADLE, v. To loiter, to tarry (Cai., Slg., Fif., Kcb. 1950). Also in s.Chs. dial. [′dwɑdəl]Kcb. 1890 A. J. Armstrong Musings 153:
The lordlin' dwadles by his leddy's bo'er, An' nimbly prances in his silken shoon.