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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
KADDIE, n. Also kadi (Jak.). An ill-natured or mischievous person, a spoilt child (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; I.Sc. 1880 Jam., Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Ork. 1959).
[A variant spelling of Caddie, n.2, q.v. The meaning has developed from the notion of a pet, and hence indulged or spoilt, lamb.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Kaddie n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 25 Nov 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/kaddie>
