A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1615-1620
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Towdle, n. (? f. as 19th c. Sc. diddle a tune without words, f. diddle, doudle to sing to accompany dancers (SND Diddle v.2, n.2, Doudle v. 2).) —1615–20 Song Title in Dauney Anc. Sc. Melodies 8.
Whoe learned you to dance and a towdle