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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
SKUG, n. A light passing shower (Ork. 1929 Marw.; Sh. 1970). [skʌg]
[Orig. somewhat uncertain. Phs. ad. Norw. dial. skugge, shadow, fog.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Skug n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 1 Apr 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/skug>
