Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DEEDLE-DODDLE, adj. comb. “Without grit or backbone” (Abd.7 1926). Known to Bnff.2 1940. Cf. Eedle-doddle.
[First element prob. conn. with Daidle, v.1 For second element, see Doddle, v .]
