Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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‡SPRAIG, v. Sc. form of colloq. Eng. sprag, to put a stop to, thwart, frustrate. See P.L.D. § 48. 1. (3).Abd. 1913 W. R. Melvin Caller Herrin' 40:
Noble's sae terrible popylar wi' the fisher fouk since he spraigit the spy.
