Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SPROG, n. Also sprauge. A long skinny or unshapely finger or toe, a large clumsy hand or foot (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 179). [spro:g]
[Corrupt form of Gael. spòg, a claw, also contemptuously of a clumsy hand or foot. See Spyogg.]
