Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1721, 1792
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†GODY, n. Also goodie. A shortened hypocoristic form of Eng. godmother. Cf. Cum. dial. goddy, id.Sc. 1721 J. Kelly Proverbs 263:
No more to do but Ha'se, and go to Gody.Sc. 1792 “A Dullass” Rights of Asses 5:
Save an old cautious, mod'rate Cuddie, Who said he had it from his goodie.
