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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1552
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Cady, a. [Of obscure origin.] Wanton. — c1552 Lynd. Mon. 2657.
Than Kyttoke thare, als cadye as ane con, … Gaiff Lowre leif at layser to loupe on
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"Cady adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/cady>
