Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MACGREGOR, prop. n. Also McGreegor. With def. art., The MacGregor, the leading man, the chief personage. Phr. whaur the MacGregor sits, the head of the table (Sc. 1929). Cf. MacNab.
