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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

MUG, n.1 Also Sc. forms mugg; dim. muggie. Sc. usage: an earthenware vessel or jar. Also in n.Eng. dial. See also Moog.Gsw. 1725 Table of Dues of the Bridge, etc. of Gsw. (1 June):
Every Carrdraught of Butter in Muggs, or Kits . . .0. 2. 0. Every Mugg of Honey, by Bridge or Water . . . 0. 0. 8.
Edb. 1856 J. Ballantine Poems 11:
Whaur tinklers rang their earthen muggies.

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