Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HUDGE, n., v. [hʌdʒ]
I. n. A large quantity, a vast amount (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 82; Ork., Cai., Abd. 1957).Abd. 1831 Aberdeen Mag. 118:
When viewed in conjunction with a “hudge o' siller,” she appeared to him a paragon of excellence.Abd. 1898 J. R. Imray Sandy Todd vi.:
He haes been a steady, weel-daein' chiel an' sud be worth a hudge o' siller.
II. v. To amass, heap up (Abd. 1957). Hence vbl.n. pl. hudgans, a large number or quantity, e.g. of fish (Ork. 1929 Marw.).Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 82:
The're jist hudgin' up siller.
