Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DUCE, n. Juice (Ayr. c.1913). [dus]
Hence ducey, juicy (Uls. 1880 Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn).
[For interchange of initial j and d, cf. just and Duist.]
