Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MADDIE, n.2 A large species of mussel. Gael.w.Sc. 1703 M. Martin W. Islands 54:
The three Rocks . . . are called Maddies, from the great quantity of big Muscles call'd Maddies that grows upon them.
