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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thiggand, Thigging, ppl. adj. [ME thiggand (a1300); Thig v.] Begging, that begs. —a1598 Ferg. Prov. No. 200.
Better a thigging [Carmichael thiggand] mother, nor a ryding father
