Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶GALDRAGON, n. A sorceress; witch.Sc. 1821 Scott Pirate xxi.:
But, come forth of the tent, thou old galdragon. . . . Thou mightest have foretold the wreck of my ship and boats, or a bad herring-fishery.
