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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
HEDGER, n. 1. Contracted form of Eng. hedgehog (Kcd. 1929 J. B. Philip Weelum o' the Manse 18; Bnff., Ags. 1956).
2. The hedge sparrow (Ayr. 1909 Science Gossip).
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