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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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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.

DRUMMIE, n. Used epithetically for a drummer.Lnk. 1805 G. McIndoe Poems 26:
Poor drummie, he amaist was kilt, For aft he fell Flat as a flounder on the earth.

[Drum + suff. -Ie (cf. Watchie, Clockie).]

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