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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1540-1584
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Frog, Froig, n.2 [ME. frog. frogge, OE. frogga.] A frog. (Used as a term of abuse as in ME.) — 1540 Lynd. Sat. 2136 (B).
Quhat kin a woman is thy wyfe? … A frog that fylis the wind 1584 Misc. Spald. C. II. 69.
Heir, fulsum froigis, & dargsum nycht
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