Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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SAUGHIE, n. Misreading of ms. saugh tree. See Sauch.Sc. 1726 J. Ramsay Scot. and Scotsmen (1888) II. 553:
His wife came next day and said her husband had a tender conscience and could not take money—but would they try him with a saughie and a boat of limestone?
