Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GURG, v. To gurgle, “as when one walks with water-logged boots” (Sc. 1887 Jam. s.v. girg, Sh.10 1955). [gʊrg]
[Orig. echoic, phs. with influence from gurgle. Cf. Jirg, Jorg.]
