Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SCOGGER, n. Also scugger. In pl.: footless stockings, used as gaiters in snowy weather (s.Sc. 1887 Jam.). Cf. Hogger.
[Appar. a borrowing from nw. Eng. dial. where the earlier form cogger is also found, Mid.Eng. cokre, id., O.E. cocer, a quiver.]
