Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†BEG, adj. Phonetic variant of big. See P.L.D. § 58.1. Cf. Beig.Slg. 1726 Slg. Burgh Rec. (B.R.S.) 189:
After meiths taken at the beg stone of the present surface of the channell.
