Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JIGGER, n.1 “An open vehicle for carrying trees from the forest” (Cai. 1902 E.D.D.). Also found in Ken. and Sus. dials. Cf. Janker, id.; a potato-riddling machine (Ayr. 1959). Cf. Eng. jigger, a mechanical contrivance and Jig.
