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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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‡EXTRAVEGINT, adj. A Sc. form of Eng. extravagant. [ɛks′tre:vəgənt]Ags. 1888 J. M. Barrie Auld Licht Idylls 75:
“Ye're ower extravegint, Sam'l,” Lisbeth said.