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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1605-1616

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Lurg-dog, Lurgg-, n. [repr. Gael. cù luirg(e (cù dog, luirg(e gen. of lorg track).] A bloodhound. —? 1605 Reg. Privy C. VII. 744.
That in every parish there may be some lurgg dogges kept, one or moe, … for following of pettie stouthes 1616 Hist. Clan Gregor I. 435.
The man that wes directit to the Marques of Huntlie withe ane lurg dog

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