Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1897
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GYOGER, n. Also gjoger. A sprain of the wrist (or leg) producing swelling and pain, esp. one caused by hard work (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh.10 1955). [′gjo:gər]Sh. 1897 Shetland News (6 Nov.):
My legs is at dat wi' da gjoger efter laagin' up shürely fifty paet-kissies o' tatties fae da fit o' da toon yesterday.
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