Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DODGEL, Dudgel, v.
1. “To walk in a stiff or hobbling way, either from the infirmity of age, or from grossness of body” (Ags., Lth. 1825 Jam.2).
2. “To jog on, to trudge along” (Lnk. Ib.).
[Frequentative of Dodge, v. Cf. Dadgil.]
