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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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DOB, n.⁴ Dim. dobie. ? A thin nail, a brad.Fif. 1721 Rothes MSS.:
500 dobies . . . £1 500 dobes . . . £1 2000 sprigs . . . £3.

[Poss. an extended use of Dob, n.¹]