Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1904
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GODIN, n. “A trace, smallest amount or atom” (E.D.D. Suppl.).Abd. 1904 Abd. Weekly Free Press (18 Jan.):
Far he hid th' sulphur he hidna a godin o' flee (turnip fly).
