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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1866, 1941
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CODGIE, adj. [′kɔdʒi]
1. Comfortable and "in a state of moderate enjoyment" (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 30; Abd.2 1936).Bnff.2 1941:
Ye're lookin' braw codgie there happit up amo' the strae.
2. In good health.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 30:
"Foo's yir aul' man the day?" "He's fell codgie."
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