Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MUG, n.4, v.4 Variant of mag, Maig.
I. n. 1. A fist, hand (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
2. A bungle; a bungler (Ib.).
II. v. To handle in a clumsy or messy way, to finger-mark (Ib.); to handle (an animal) a great deal, to pet, fuss over (Peb. 1950).