Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BARLEY-BUGGLE, n. “A scarecrow” (Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn.).
[From barley (corn) + buggle. See Bogle.]