Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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¶DOWNA-DO, n.comb. Impotency, powerlessness.Ayr. 1792 Burns Deuk's Dang o'er (Cent. ed.) ii.:
But downa-do's come o'er me now.