Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BARGE, n.2 and v. [bɑrdʒ]
1. n.
(1) “A scolding woman” (Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn.).Uls. 1924 (2nd ed.) W. Lutton Montiaghisms:
Barge, a passionate, boisterous, imperious woman.
(2) An argument, a talk.Gsw. 1930 F. Niven Three Marys 105:
Come across the street and have a barge and a glass.
2. v. To scold, to speak in a loud manner.Ayr.4 1928:
Barge, to speak in a loud angry manner; to scold.Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn.:
Barge, to scold in a loud abusive way.Uls. 1924 S. C. Finch in North. Whig (2 Jan.):
To barge, scold.
