Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SNAGGEREL, n. A term of contempt for a puny child (Dmf. 1825 Jam.); an animal whose growth has been stunted (Kcb.4 1900).
[Phs. a deriv. of snag, a stump.]