Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶PERDIE, n. Only in phr. in a perdie. out of patience, tried beyond endurance, in a fit of annoyance or huff, exasperated.Ags. 1853 W. Blair Aberbrothock 80:
He was in a perdie wi' auld Doctor Steven. son o' the wundmill.
