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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†DANDIEFECHAN, Dandyfakens, Dundiefecken, n. “A sort of hollow stroke on any part of the body, a slap” (Fif. 1808 Jam.); “a stunning blow” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2, dundiefecken). Jam.2 gives also the form dandyfakens.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 154:
Sae devilish a dandiefechan, It dang clean in his stammach.

[Origin obscure.]

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