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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ploddere, -eyr, n. Ploid v.] ? ‘One who belabours or handles roughly’ (OED.), or ? one who drives off (cattle, etc.); a robber. —c1420 Wynt. viii. 4996 (C).
I wow to God scho maid gret stere The Scottis wenche ploddeyr [R. ploddere]
