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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SAGASHUS, adj. Obs. Sc. form of Eng. sagacious. [sɑ′gɑ:ʃəs]Fif. 1872 Mrs Cupples Tappy's Chicks 149:
That's because ye dinna ken what a sagashus animal the mare is.