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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1843

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DIFE, n. In phr. to play auld dife, ? to play Old Harry.s.Sc. 1843 W. Scrope Salmon Fishing 240:
The maister's leister gaed through him, and played auld dife.

[? A euphemistic form from devit.]

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