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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.

OWERGA, n. An expanse of dark clouds rising to overcast the sky (Slk. 1964).Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
The owrega' was risin' up ayont Tinnis Hill.

[Ower + ga, reduced form of Gae, v., A. 1.]

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