Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CURLY-DODDY, n. comb.2 “Affectionately applied to a curly-pated child” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; 1941 (per Lnk.11)).
[See etym. note to Curl-doddy.]