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hiddy-giddy
hiddy-giddy, a. and adv. Sc. (ˈhɪdɪˈgɪdɪ) [A riming jingle: cf. heady a. 2 b, and giddy.] A. adj. Giddy, whirling. B. adv. In a giddy whirl; in confusion; topsy-turvy.1450–70 Holland Howlat 821 In came twa flyrand fulis..and ȝeid hiddy giddy. 1535 Lyndesay Satyre 4151 It gart my heid rin hiddie gidd... Oxford English Dictionary
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hirdy-girdy
hirdy-girdy, n. and adv. Sc. and north. dial. [Cf. prec., and hiddy-giddy.] † A. n. Uproar, confusion, disorder. Obs.a 1500 Colkelbie Sow i. 184 (Jam.) Wi sic a din and a dirdy, A garray and hirdy-girdy, The fulis all afferd wer. 1686 G. Stuart Joco-ser. Disc. 44 What Hirdy-girdy this ye keep I cann... Oxford English Dictionary
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