Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BITE-MA-LUG, n. “A flatterer” (ne.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 57).
[Cf. bite, v., to hoax, once in common colloq. use in Eng. See N.E.D. s.v. bite, v.]
