Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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OWDIE, n. A fool (Nai. 1919 T.S.D.C.). [′ʌudi]
[By wrong division of a nowdie, appar. a reduced or altered form of noody or noodle. Cf. Eng. noddy, a fool.]
