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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1887-1914
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†ARGERI(E), n. A crowd, multitude.Sh. 1887 Jam.6:
The term angerie, used in Orkn., is prob. a corr[upted] form of argerie.Sh. 1898 J. J. in E.D.D.:
“Argerie” I take it to be the right form and not “angorie”; I have heard the former (although very rarely), but not the latter. Argerie is rather a derogative word (mob, rabble).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Argeri, angry, importunate crowd.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Argeri, a disorderly crowd.
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