Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†PADDOCK, n. A small farm (Gall. 1822 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 371).
[Appar. a Sc. usage of Eng. paddock. a small enclosed pasture.]