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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nog(g)ine, Nogane, n. [e.m.E. noggin (1630), of obscure origin.] A small drinking vessel, a mug. —1682 Kirkcudbr. Test. (Reg. H.) 14 Oct.
Ane … drinking noggine 1683 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. MS. 18 July.
Ane ale nogine pryce tuo shilling c 1700 J. Maidment New Bk. Old Ballads 13.
Noganes full of hacket kaile
