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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MEAGRIES, n.pl. Mishaps, unfortunate accidents. Prob. a mistake for vagaries.Lnk. 1873 J. Hamilton Poems 150:
An' droonin's an' burnin's, explosions an' shocks, A' ither meagries amang us are rife, Oh mony's the slain in the battle of life.

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