Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MUMMIE, n.2 Also mummy; mommi (Jak.). A mass of tiny fragments, smithereens. Phr. in mummy, in fragments, shattered (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), I.Sc. 1963). [′ mʌme]Sh. 1897 Shetland News (28 Aug., 25 Dec.):
Do haes Him ta tank at mi hushapan is no laid in mummie an' I a cauld corp i' da brucks o' him. . . . Oh my mercy, daa, dat's da lamp gless in mummy!
