Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DAVVO, Døvo, Duivo, n. “A thick cake; also used of a swollen mass” (Ork. 1911 J. Jakobsen Nordiske Minder, isaer sproglige, på Orknøerne 338 quoted in Marw. s.v. davvo). [′davo, ′dɛ:vo, ′døvo (Marw.)]Ib.:
Hands, swollen like døvos.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
A burstin duivo.
