Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HEDGER, n. 1. Contracted form of Eng. hedgehog (Kcd. 1929 J. B. Philip Weelum o' the Manse 18; Bnff., Ags. 1956).
2. The hedge sparrow (Ayr. 1909 Science Gossip).