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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DOUTH, adj.², n.²

1. adj “Snug, comfortable, in easy circumstances” (Lth. 1825 Jam.²).

2. n. Shelter.Per. 1905 E.D.D. Suppl.:
There's no much douth in a wire fence.