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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1591-1592, 1665
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Geigget, n. Also: jeikat. [e.m.E. gigget, giggot (1526), F. gigot.] A gigot. — 1591-2 Rob Stene 14.
Sum ruggit a geigget from a spald 1665 Old Ross-shire I. 152.
Ane jeikat off muttoun
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