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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶LAGGIE, n. Meaning uncertain. ? Dim. altered form of Lug.Sc. a.1745 Hogg Jac. Relics (1821) II. 192:
He may grunch in his swine-trough up to the laggies.