Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BUDDEN, v., pa.p. A s.Sc. form of Bidden, s.v. Bid, v. (1). Known also to Slg.3 1936.s.Sc. 1856 H. S. Riddell St Matthew xxii. 96:
Than saith he til her servents, The waddin' is readie, but they whilk wer budden werna wurdy.Rxb. 1825 Jam.2:
I'm budden to the waddin.
