Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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SYMION-BRODIE, n.comb. “A toy for children; a cross stick” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 442).
[Orig. and meaning uncertain, phs. represent a proper name, Simeon Brodie, but Brodie may be from Brod, n.1, or n.2]
