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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SEGGY, adj. Crabbed, cantankerous.Ags. 1863 Brechin Advert. (16 June) 2:
Auld cuddy Peggy, Wha was blest wi' content, tho' whiles rather seggy.