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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Whiging, vbl. n. [Whig n.] Extreme Presbyterian behaviour or attitude. —1692 Pitcairne Assembly (1722) 72.
His loyalty as well as his religion is compounded of his want of all principles and his lady's whiging [1692 Pitcairne Assembly (1817) 67, whigery]
