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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1950
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GIG-TROT, n.comb. Variant form of Eng. jog-trot, a slow, regular pace; a routine habit (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 61). [dʒɪg-]m.Lth.1 1950:
Dinna breenge at it, jist keep tae a gig-trot.
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