Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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DAUGH, adj. Poss. a liter. adaptation of Dauk, adj.1 or adj.2 The word is dubious.Lnk. 1884 J. Nicholson Willie Waugh 81:
But nane mair donsie, dowie, din, an daugh, Than was the bridegroom, hapless Willie Waugh.
