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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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†DATCHIE, adj. “Penetrating, applied to intellectual power; sly, cunning; hidden, secret” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2).Sc.(E) 1926 “H. M'Diarmid” Penny Wheep 70:
Lang ha'e they posed as men o' letters here, Dounhaddin the Doric and keepin't i' the draiks, Drivellin' and druntin', wi' mony a datchie sneer.
