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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1949
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MUD, v.2, n.2 Also mudd; modd; mød. [mʊd]
I. v. To loosen up soil with a spade or hoe before planting seeds or, more usually, potatoes (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), modd, 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1963).Sh. 1949 New Shetlander (Mar.–Apr.) 7:
Dig and sow, and mudd and harrow.
II. n. Ground which has been loosened up with a spade or hoe preparatory to planting potatoes, etc. (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), modd, mød, Sh. 1963).
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