Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SNODDIE, n. A stupid person, a ninny (Rxb. 1825 Jam., ‡1923 Watson W.-B., Rxb. 1971).
[Eng. noddy, id., + S, 5.]
