Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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DROGY, n. Also drogue. Appar. phonetic spellings of Fr. droguet, drugget. [′droge]Fif. 1868–9 St Andrews Gaz. (5 Sept., 30 Oct.):
320 yards New Twills, Serges, Camlets, and Drogues. . . . New Drogys and Camlets.