Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†MERGIN, adj. Largest in bulk or number (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.). Phr. the mergin part, “that which exceeds in number or size” (Ib.), the greater part. [′mɛrgɪn]
[Orig. obscure; ? for *mair-gaun, = exceeding.]
