Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WAD, n.3 Sc. usages:
1. A bundle of hay or straw, e.g. used as bedding. Also in Eng. and Ir. dial.Kcb. 1814 J. Train Mountain Muse 39, 96:
Old Trusty, still a faithful beast Creeps from his wad, though almost blind . . . Though rest to him was sweeter, when he lay On crops of heather, or a wad of hay.
‡2. Wadding, cotton wool. Gen. (exc. I.) Sc. Obs. in Eng. since 18th c. Hence ppl.adj. waddit, matted, “characterised by knots or gatherings in consequence of washing” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.), of wool on a sheep (Ags. 1973).Watson:
Ma flannen serk's a' waddit.
