Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DARG, n.2 A big piece, a mass, a large portion of anything; used ironically to denote something of little value, or when one has received less than was expected (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); 1914 Angus Gl.). Cf. Derg.
[Norw. dial. dorg, a mass, a heap (Torp).]
