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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schogg, n. [e.m.E. shog (1611); Schogg v.] A shaky, unstable or tottering condition. —1596 Dalr. II 141/24.
Gif thir tua landis he ma vanquis, Scotland, he thinkis, will be in a schogg, and lychtlie ma be ouercum
