Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PIGG, v. With at: to scold, carp at, criticise (a person) (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1965).
[Norw. pigge, to prod, pierce, spike. Cf. Pig, n.3]
