Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CAUGER, n. A Sc. form of Eng. cadger, a carrier, travelling hawker.Sc. 1802–1803 Minstr. Sc. Border (ed. Scott) I. 157:
Like gentlemen ye maunna seem, But look like corn-caugers ga'en the road.
