Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DODGEL-HEM, n. comb. A seam opened out or splayed and hemmed down on one side only, a flat seam (Lnk. 1825 Jam.2). Cf. Dutch splay, s.v. Dutch.