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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1619
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Grandgorie, a. [f. Gran(d)gor(e,n.] Affected with venereal disease, syphilitic. — 1619 Elgin Rec. II. 160.
Androw Wanes said to Elspet Cuming … that scho was als lyk a witche cairling as he was lyk a grandgorie loun 1619 Ib. 161.
Elspet Cuming called Androw Wanes grandgorie lipper
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