Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶PIEGE, n. A trap, e.g. for rodents, a snare of any kind (Per. 1808 Jam.).
[If the word is a genuine Sc. usage, the coincidence with Fr. piège, trap, snare, must be fortuitous. There may be some connection with Puidge.]
