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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1903
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¶DIDDRIE-FA, adj. Jerky, quavering, applied to a style of fiddle-playing.Per. 1903 H. Dryerre Blairgowrie Worthies 86:
I dinna think ye'd care muckle for that d — d Hieland diddrie-fa, wheetie-whattie style o' his.
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