Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1919
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COGGLE, v.2 “To prop, to support” (Ags. 1825 Jam.2). Hence cogglin, “a support” (Ib.). [kɔgl]Lnk. 1919 G. Rae 'Tween Clyde and Tweed 75:
A reekit can, wi' a weel-bashed rim, Sat coggled amang the lowes.