Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GURPUG, n. Also gorpog. [′gʊrpɔg]
1. A derisive term applied to a small, insignificant person (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).
2. A small horse, a pony (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., gur-, 1908 Jak. (1928), gorpog); used mockingly or jokingly (Jak.).
[Phs. for gor- (Norw. gor, cud, half-digested food) + poke, bag, sack. For similar compounds, cf. Norw. dial. gorbelg, gorpose, gorsekk, a small boy, sc. one who eats much and does little.]
