Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DOUDLIEDOO, n. “A song of a singular amorous nature” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 180).
[From Doudle, v., 2. + reduplicative ending.]