Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MUD, n.3 A small-headed stud for the heels of boots or shoes (Lth. 1808 Jam.; Per. 1915 Wilson L. Strathearn 258). Also in n.Eng. dial.Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 93:
Wan onse o' mud, an' a morsel o' pick . . . Haf a pound o' sinnie tay fur da kaff.