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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AG, AGG, v.¹ tr. and intr. (Only Sh.)

1. Of waves of the sea when wind blows shoreward, or of the wind: to drive towards or against the shore.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
De sodderli wind ag(g)ed de fish in to de shore.

2. To be driven shorewards (by wind from sea).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
De sea is ag(g)in on.Ib.:
De pilteks (young coalfish) ag(g)ed upo de shore.

3. To irritate — e.g. by teasing.Ib.:
[tr.] To agg ane; [intr.] to keep aggin awa.