Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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ALLOA PIG-TAIL, n.comb. A kind of black twist tobacco formerly manufactured in Alloa.Clc. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 VIII. 51:
What was called Alloa pig-tail having been well known in London.
