Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶CHEUGH, v. tr. To choke, strangle.Ags. 1921 V. Jacob Bonnie Joann 38:
There's a specklie hen that strays i' the den An' they'd complain gin the limmer was ta'en An' cheughit afore it's day.
[Nonce altered form of Chock.]
