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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

POD, v. To walk with short steps, to toddle (Rxb. 1825 Jam.). Freq. forms podder, to go to and fro busily, to potter (Dmf. 1903 E.D.D.), poddle (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 132).Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 333:
Cauld poddering, and foddering The nought amang the biels.

[Orig. phs. chiefly imit., influenced by pud, potter, Eng. dial. pod, to poke, Poddle might conceivably be a local variant of paddle. See Paidle.]

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