Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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HOUG, n. Sc. form of Eng. slang hog, a shilling.Rnf. 1841 R. Skimming Lays 23:
Gin ye'll gie me [a porter] a houg the rake.