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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

SHUDDEN, n. Also sjodn (Jak.). A small loch or sheet of water. [ʃʌdn]Sh. 1963 New Shetlander No. 66. 4:
If dey get a grain o maet fae da lochs an shuddens.

[Local Sh. form of Shon, q.v. The -den represents a development of -rn or -nn also found in Norw. dial. and Icel.]

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