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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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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.