Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STRODDLE, n. A variant of Eng. straddle, a stride. Obs. in Eng. exc. dial. For -o- See R, letter, 5. In quot. of something of no consequence or value. Cf. Striddle, n.m.Lth. 1801 Edb. Mag. (Sept.) 222:
I dinna care a single stroddle 'Bout world's gear!
