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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CARRYWATTLE, n. A general scrimmage.Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 66:
A Stroma man, a witness in a trial for breach of the peace . . .: “First 'er wiz a sma' tit-tat, 'en 'ey cam tae a curryshang, an' 'fore ye'd kiss'd yir ain — twice, 'ey wir a' in ae carrywattle on ma brither-sin's shillin' hillag.”
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