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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MAMGUJLLA, n. Also mammgulla, -golla. [-gʊlɑ]

1. A midwife (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.).

2. A godmother (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).