Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAIGUE, adj. Phs. a misprint or corrupt form of caigy, cheerful, eager (see Cadgy). Not known to our correspondents.Sc. 1896 A. Cheviot Proverbs 42:
As caigue as a pyat picking at a worm.
