Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAULDY, BAULDIE, n. Dim. of Archibald. Gen.Sc. [′bɑldi, ′bǫldi]Abd. 1928 J. Baxter A' Ae 'Oo' 30:
Eence mair, aneth the lilac bush I spread my buik — but Bauldie Thrush May read, for me!m.Sc. 1838 A. Rodger Poems and Songs 119:
O wha hasna heard o' blythe Bauldy Buchanan?
