Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 2005 (SND, online supplement).
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DIDOES, n.pl. Odd behaviour, odd ideas, nonsense (Cai., Bnff., Ags., wm.Sc. 2000s).Cai. 1992 James Miller A Fine White Stoor 193:
'Ye canna be so deugend on this, Dougie,' he said. 'Ye're holding up the progress o the place, wi ye and your didoes.'
