Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HOGGIE, n.2 A tasty portion of food, served as an addition to ordinary everyday fare.Ayr. 1949 per Dr Boyd:
“Bread and butter and hoggie”. Hoggie is the extra, sometimes called “Kitchen” — ham, eggs, fish, etc.
