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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mug, n. Also: mugg, mwg(g. [ME. mogge (1400), e.m.E. (north.) mugge (1570), of uncertain etymology: cf. Norw., Dan. mugge, -a, Swed. mugg, EFris. mukke, LG. muck, mock, Du. dial. mok, in similar uses.] An earthenware bowl, pot or jar.1513 Doug. viii. Prol. 95.
Sum gowkis quhill the glas pyg [etc.] … thocht clay muggis crakkis a1585 Polwart Flyt. 796 (T).
Laisie luggis, leap iuggis, twm mwggis [H. toome the muggs] on the midding 1586 Edinb. Test. XV. 100.
Certane muggis and piggis estimat to x s. 1604 Dundonald Par. Rec. 55.
He brocht to the said Allexander … watter in ane mvg 1616 Edinb. Test. XLIX. 99.
Ane mekill butter mug with sum vther weschallis 1628 M. Works Acc. MS. XXII. 4.
Half ane pund of glew iiij s., ane mug to melt it in viij d. 1641 Edinb. Test. LIX. 269.
Certane lame veshellis viz. … apothecar cannis, … littell mugis, possett cops [etc.] 1681 Whig's Suppl. ii. 9. Colvil
Ther clouts and papers little mugs stops
