Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SMUGGART, n. A person of little stature, and disagreeable temper (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 171).
[Poss. a deriv. form from Eng. smug, †trim, neat, spruce, conceited.]