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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†HURDON, n. A contemptuous term for a woman; “a woman with large hips” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 278).Abd. 1875 G. Macdonald Malcolm xliii.:
Am I to lea' the keyes wi' yon hurdon, and lat her open what doors she likes?
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