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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GEEG, v. Also gig. To giggle, “to laugh in a suppressed manner” (Cai. 1900 E.D.D., gig). Also in Eng. dial. [gi:g, gɪg]Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 73:
Geegan an' lachan.