Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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DADLE, n. A mistake for sadle, Saidle.Sc. a.1758 Ramsay Poems (S.T.S.) III. 315:
[He] laughs at cares that gar the Rich to ilka nook of the dadle fitch.