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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1959
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PIRG, v. To jibe. taunt, insinuate (Sh. 1965). [pɪrg]Sh. 1959 New Shetlander No. 51. 28:
An seein at da fishin wis started in Lerook, [he] pirget at wis at we wer gyaain ta da berracks on da wye oot.
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