Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MUD, n.4 Also dim. muddock. A pet form of mother (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).Ayr. 1887 J. Service Dr. Duguid 104:
“Wad'ou?” quo he, “wad'ou? wad'ou meddle muddock's mutch?”