Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DANDY, n.2, v.
1. n. An abbr. of Eng. dandy-brush, a stiff brush for cleaning horses. Known to Cai.7, Kcb.10 1939.Bnff.2 1930:
The grieve ga the aal meer a gweed owergyaan wi' the dandy.
2. v. To groom with a dandy (Bnff.2 1939).Bnff.(D) 1927 E. S. Rae Hansel Fae Hame 31:
I [horse] joggit hame, a whistlin' loon Upon my back, That dandit's doon wi' lichtsome han'.
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