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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1824

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HEG-BEG, n.comb. The nettle, Urtica dioica.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 10:
An old riddle respecting the nettle runs this way — Heg Beg adist the dyke — and Heg Beg ayont the dyke — Gif ye touch Heg Beg — Heg Beg will gar ye fyke.

[Etym. obscure.]

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