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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ingadger, n. [Cf. Enga(d)ger n.] An ‘engager’, one of those who supported the ‘Engagement’ of 1648. —1649 Dingwall Presb. 156.
That day a number of ingadgers … compeired before the Presbyterie
