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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†LEEGINS, n.pl. Also legins (Jak.) as a place-name. Fishing-grounds in the deep sea used by haaf boats (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). [′l(j)egɪnz]
[Of somewhat doubtful orig. Phs. a deriv. of O.N., Norw. dial., Faer. lega, a lying-place, a place where boats anchor. See Laega. The phonology of Edm.'s form is irregular.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Leegins n. pl.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/leegins>
