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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

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.

[Orig. doubtful.?Cf. Norw. dial. mod, small objects, refuse of hay, small straws, or the like, O.N. moð, id.]

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