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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Smad,) v. P.t. smaddit. [f. as Smit v., perhaps under the influence of LG smadderen and Gael. smad a spot, stain. Also in the later dial.] tr. To begrime. —c1450-2 Howlat 825 (A).
Thai fylit [him] fra the fortope to the fut … The barde smaddit lyke a smaik smorit in a smedy … Socht watter to wesche him
