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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

LEGGINS, n.pl. 1. Gen.Sc. form of Eng. leggings (Sc. 1816 Scott O. Mortality i., Edb. 1828 D. M. Moir Mansie Wauch (1898) xx.; Rnf. 1873 D. Gilmour Pen' Folk 50). See also Leggums; 2. Coarse pieces of wool which come from the lower parts of the sheep's legs (Sc. 1902 E.D.D.).  Cf. shankings (w.Yks. E.D.D. s.v. Shank sb.1 and v.)

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