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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CUD, v.¹, n.¹ Sc. usages.

1. v. To chew the cud (Kcb.¹⁰ 1941). Found in Eng. in 16th cent., but rare (N.E.D.); still in use in Eng. (s.Not.) dial. (E.D.D.).Wgt. 1804 R. Couper Poems I. 101:
Yet see the oussen a' Deep clad in a' their armour'd strength Come cudding frae the sta'.

2. n. “The sound of cattle chewing the cud” (Mry.¹ 1925).Wgt. 1804 R. Couper Poems I. 246:
The cud gangs in the byre.