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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1928

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GURDUNS, int. Used as a mild oath or excl. of surprise.Ayr.4 1928:
Gurduns! dae ye tell me that!

[A corruption of God (cf. Gore) + ?]

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