Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TING-TANG, n. Only in phr. the aul(d) ting-tang, the usual daily routine (Abd.4 1930). Cf. Ding-dang.Abd. 1955 W. P. Milne Eppie Elrick xxx.:
We'se seen be back noo at the aal ting-tang again.