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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RIGADOWN-DAISY, n.comb. Also rigadoon-a-daisy. A lively folk-dance performed on the grass in the open air.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 409:
At weddings anciently the waddin fowk danced a great deal on the grass, before they went into barns; this fun was termed rigadown daisy.Abd. 1882 W. Forsyth Writings 15:
Lads an' lasses met at e'en An' danced the rigadoon-a-daisy, O'er the sinny simmer green.