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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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‡OUTHEIDIE, adj. Also ootheidie, -y. Headstrong, rash, fond of “getting one's head out” (Kcd. 1964). Cf. Heidie.Ags. 1858 People's Jnl. (5 June) 2:
I've a bit callant o' my ain to spare, joost a wee thocht ootheady an' rebellious.Ags. 1894 A. Reid Songs 121:
Oor fowks are dacent, ye maun ken, An' no' ootheidie, canny men Wha tak' things easy as they come.
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