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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1908, 1962
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MOGER, adj., n.2, v.2 Also mogar; mooger. [′mo:gər]
I. adj. Emaciated, feeble from old age or over-exertion (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1932)); scarce, scanty.Sh.10 1962:
Is dis plenty? Na, it's a kind a mooger.
II. n. A poor physical condition; an emaciated creature. Deriv. mogardom, mogerdam, meagreness, leanness, poor condition (Jak., Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).Sh. 1908 Jak. II. (1932) 563:
"Turned to moger", wasted to a mere shadow. . . . "Dey (de sheep)'re just a' mogers."
III. v. To become lean or emaciated.Sh. 1908 Jak. II. (1932) 563:
De sheep will be mogerd.
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