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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Friddon, Fridoun, v. Also: friddin. [e.m.E. freddon (1584), F. fredonner. Cf. Firdoun v.] intr. To warble. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae (1615) 96.
Scho fridound flat and schairp 1587-99 Hume vii. 207.
Douce friddoning of flutes 1635 J. Lundie Misc. P. 8.
Amphyon-lyk that pinns Apollo's harp. And theron fynlie friddins flatt and sharpe
