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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HUDDERON, n. Also huderon, huddroun; hutheron, -in (Ork.), and reduced form hud (Cai.⁴ c.1920). A slovenly person, one of dirty or untidy habits (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 277; Kcb.⁴ 1900; Cai., Lnk. 1957); a stupid fellow (Ork. 1808 Jam., 1866 Edm. Gl.). Hence comb. huddron-dog, a term of abuse; huddronness, slovenliness, dirtiness (Sc. 1812 The Scotchman 21).ne.Sc. a.1725 Habbyac on A. Ramsay 4:
That cursed Huddron-Dog cauld Death, De'il ding him o'er the Pier o' Leith.Sc. 1770 Hailes Ancient Sc. Poems 288:
The word huddroun is still used for “a slovenly disorderly person.”wm.Sc. 1837 Laird of Logan 8:
Ye lazy hutherons, what gars ye spread out your wabs to bleach at the vera door-stane?