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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEGGAR-MAN, n.

1. “The black-backed flounder” (Mry.¹ 1928 for Lossiemouth).

2. “The greyback” (Id. for Burghead, Hopeman).

3. “The white fluke” (Id. for Findhorn).