Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1844
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MOUGHT, n. Strength, pith, might (Edb. 1903 E.D.D.). Hence derivs. mouchless, without strength or energy, feeble (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1963); moughty, mighty.Edb. 1844 J. Ballantine Gaberlunzie viii.:
Up he pranced Wi' air like monarch moughty.