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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dridland, pr. p. [f. driddle v., current in later dial.] ‘Under the influence of a dysentery’ (J). —a1605 Montg. Flyt. 17.
Thou art doeand and dridland like ane foule beast
