Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DYDIE, adj. Dyed. Used in phr. a dydie egg, “a dyed egg for rolling or throwing according to custom on Easter Saturday (called Dydie-egg day)” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Also used substantivally (Ib.).
[Dyed + -Ie.]
