Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1937
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†STORG, n., v.
I. n. A large pin (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 439).
II. v. To prick or stab with a pin. Now arch. Vbl.n. storging, “the noise a pin makes, rushing into flesh” (Ib.).Sc. 1937 Glasgow Herald (7 Aug.) 4:
Neist a storg'd the puir wee smoot Nor speer'd gin it were sair.
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