Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1901
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NODGE, v.2, n.2
I. v. To sit or go about in a dull, stupid state (Slk. 1825 Jam.); to jog along quietly and leisurely (Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Uls. 1924 W. Lutton Montiaghisms 30).
II. n. Appar. a jogging notion.Ayr. 1901 G. Douglas Green Shutters xi.:
His close musing eye, peering at the dusky-brown nodge of his pony's hip through the gloom.
