Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TARGED, adj. Shabby in appearance, tattered (Lnk. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. doubtful, phs. a misunderstanding of Target, 3., below.]