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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Dodling, pres. pple. [In later Eng. (1653–), also in inf. doddle.] Toddling. —1590 Burel Pilgr. i. xiv.
The modiwart … Quhiles dodling, and todling, Vpon fowr prettie feit