Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SEG, n.3 In phr. to gie a seg, to attack, set upon, of a dog.Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 9:
Wha, tinkin it time for ta gie him a seg, Sank his yackles fair inta da baa o his leg.
