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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CUTWIDDIE, Cudwuddie, n. “The piece of wood by which a harrow is fastened to the yoke” (Fif. 1808 Jam.); in pl.: “the links which join the swingletrees to the threiptree in a plough” (Clydes.1825 Jam.2). Found in form cutwithie in n.Yks. dial. (E.D.D.).Fif. 1823 W. Tennant Card. Beaton 114:
Here hae we travelt up to this town, what wi, . . . couters, and barrowtrams, an' cudwuddies, nae little forjeskit.
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