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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PROP, n. The stopper or cork of a vessel, a bung, plug (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., ‡Sh. 1966); fig., a little stout man (Sh. 1878 E.D.D.).Sh. 1897 Shetland News (18 Sept.):
“Come an' tak' a gless an' a biscuit,” I said, takin' da prop oot o' da crook.