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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†LOODJACKS, n.pl. Rags, tatters (Arg.¹ 1930). Gael.Arg. 1882 Arg. Herald (3 June.):
Haikin aboot the hoose wi a bumple o' loodjacks in your oxter.