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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CUDDY, n.³ Also cuddy-hole. The place in a boat where the steersman stands (Ork. c.1880 (per Ork.¹), -hole).Bnff.² c.1930:
A big sea strak Sanners in the back an' nearly weesh 'im oot o' the cuddy.