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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DOSH, n. Also dim. doshie. A term of endearment for a girl (Sh.3 1940; Abd.17 1916; Abd.27 1947).Sh. 1892 G. Stewart Fireside Tales 245:
O, she wis a douce doshie o' a lassie.Abd. 1891 J. A. Forrest in Trans. Bch. Field Club II. 13:
Noo, dosh, oor dowg's doying.
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