Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CUMMUDGE, adj. “Snug, comfortable . . . prob. a cant term” (Bwk. 1825 Jam.2). Given as known, but not much used, in Per. by E.D.D. (1898).
[An assimilated form of curmudge, from Curmud, q.v.]
