Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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MISDEEDIE, adj. Also -y. Mischievous (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 115). Cf. Ill-deedie, id.Dmf. 1822 Caled. Magazine I. 371:
No good reason for harbouring idle boys and misdeedy dwarfs about his house.
