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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1825
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†NADKIN, n. Also natkin. A strong, unpleasant odour or taste, the taint acquired by meat kept too long (Lth., Cld., Rxb. 1825 Jam.2).Lth., Cld., Rxb. 1825 Jam.2:
Jock's brought in a natkin wi' him.
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"Nadkin n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/nadkin>
