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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1929
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DOLDER, v. and n.2 Cf. Dilder.
1. v. Used contemptuously: to walk clumsily.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Look at her gaen dolderan along.
2. n. A clumsy gait.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
She was gaan wi' a bonnie dolder.
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