Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FLAPDAWDRON, n. “A tall ill-clad person” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 205); a tatterdemalion (Kcb.4 c.1900).
[From flap + daudron, s.v. Dudderon.]
