Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JIRGUM, v. To make a rapid jerky movement as when playing the fiddle.Rnf. 1815 R. Tannahill Poems 193:
Faith! Willie maun fiddle, And jirgum and diddle.
