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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: 1875-1912
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†DONIE, Doney, n. A hare (Ags. 1808 Jam.).Ags. 1875 J. Watson Verse Samples 28:
For fear o' fright'nin' deer or doney They daurna bum.Wgt. 1912 A.O.W.B. Fables frae French 19:
A Bunny an' a Donie gaed thegither To seek for brakfast.
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