Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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DA, n. A child's pet-name for father, dad(dy) (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 157; Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). Gen.Sc. and in Eng. dial. Cf. Pa.