Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LUGGER, n. Also laager. A surge sent ashore by a wind at sea (Bnff. 1911, Bnff. 1919 T.S.D.C. 36). [′lʌgər, ′lɑ:g-]
[Orig. uncertain. ? Gael. logar, a sea-swell after a storm, sea-wash.]
