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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†HAH YAUD, interj. phr. A call to a sheepdog to circle round the flock (Twd. 1825 Jam.). Given for Lnk. in Jam.2 in form who-yauds, as a call “to make dogs pursue horses”.
[Phs. a corruption of haud yont. See Yont and cf. far yaud s.v. Far, adv.1 II. 28.]
