Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GARGIE, adj. Bitter (Crm. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.). [′gɑrgi]
[Gael. garg, tart, bitter + Sc. adj. suff.]
