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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.
SNAG, n.2 Also snagg. A wooden button. pin or knob, esp. one fixed in a doorpost to keep the door shut, a door-catch (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1970).
[Norw. dial. snag, sharp point, projection, Icel. snagi, peg.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Snag n.2". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 13 Nov 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/snag_n2>
