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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†CURJUTE, v.

1. “To overwhelm, to overthrow; a term much used by children, especially with respect to the small banks or dams which they raise, when these are carried off by the force of the water” (Fif. 1825 Jam.2).

2. “To overpower by means of intoxicating liquor” (Ib.).Ib.:
Curjuttit wi' drink.

[Cur-, pref., as in Curglaff, above; the second element in sense 1. is uncertain, but in sense 2. is Jute, to tipple.]

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