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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1917
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†HEGGERSTY, int. An exclamation of surprise or wonder (Arg.1 1937).Arg. 1917 A. W. Blue Quay Head Tryst 42:
Heggersty, lads! suppose we're scoffin' up hot pies at the Fair.
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