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DUNDONIAN, adj. A native or inhabitant of Dundee. The form is relatively recent and seems to be based on Aberdonian. (Abd. 1870 W. Buchanan Olden Days Pref. vii., Ags. 1882 J. M. Beatts Reminiscences 79). Sc. 1993 Scotsman 16 Sep :
Dundee may too often be presented in the media as being the Hicksville of the four Scottish cities but, like auld Granpaw Broon himself, perhaps the last laugh often quietly goes to the Dundonians.
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