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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dreg, n.2 [Related to drag v. Cf. Du. dreg, drag, grapnel.] a. Drawing; haulage. b. ? The drag of a coach. —1564–75 Hamilton & Campie Test. I. 25.
To the Lord of the ground … for dreg and carege als oft as we ar chargit to the same 1698 Foulis Acc. Bk. 231.
To Thomas to buy picked towes for the dreg of the coatch 1701 Household Bk. Gr. Baillie 8.
For dreg staf, cluting and grising the coach
