Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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STAG, n. A stake, wooden post (Abd., wm.Sc. 1880 Jam.). Also in Eng. dial.
[Orig. uncertain. Phs. a variant of Stake. Cf. also Du. staak, id.]