Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DODDERIE, -Y, adj. Feeble, tottery, either from age or infirmity (Ags.17, Slg.3, Edb.5, Rxb.5 1940; Dmf. 1925 W. A. Scott in Trans. Dmf. and Gall. Antiq. Soc. 23). Now accepted as St.Eng. but orig. Sc. and n.Eng. dial.m.Sc. 1919 J. Buchan Mr Standfast xvii.:
When he got on his feet he was as doddery as an old man.
