Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KURDY-MURDY, n.comb. A state of confusion, uproar (Ork. 1929 Marw.). Cf. Kurrmulyo, id.
[A reduplic. onomat. formation. Cf. hurly-burly, etc.]