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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tirduf, n. [Echoic.] A representation of a sound made by a small cannon. — 1549 Compl. 42/16.
Quhar I sat I hard the cannons and gunnis mak mony hiddeus crak duf, duf, duf … the barsis and falcons cryit tirduf, tirduf, tirduf … than the smal artailȝe cryit tik tak, tik tak
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