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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

SPUDYOCH, n. [′spʌdjəx]

1. A sputtering produced by ignition (Cld. 1825 Jam.); 2. A small quantity of moistened gunpowder in the form of a cone to be ignited at the top (Ib.). Cf. Peeoy; 3. One who speaks or acts with rapidity, including the idea of diminutive size (Ib.). Cf. Spuzzort.

[Dim. form, ? from *sput-, < Spout, or spit.]

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