Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PROD, n.2 Also prode. A term of disrespect or scorn for a person or animal, a waster, lazy creature, “ne'er-do-weel”, fool.Gsw. 1868 J. Young Poems 19:
Man, I'd hae earned the name o' Prode. Note: A Prode — a horse who is very able, but fearfully unwillinng to work.Per. 1903 E.D.D.:
D'ye see these prods gain' to the kirk? Them's my laddies — a set o' real prods.
