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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1905
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†DOUTH, †Duthe, adj.2, n.2
1. adj. Douth adj.: “Snug, comfortable, in easy circumstances” (Lth. 1825 Jam.2). Duthe adj.: “Substantial, efficient, nourishing, lasting” (Nai. 1813 W. Leslie Agric. Mry., Nai., Gl.).
2. n. Shelter.Per. 1905 E.D.D. Suppl.:
There's no much douth in a wire fence.
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