Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TRAVAIG, v. Also -vaeg, -vaick. To trudge, travel along (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., travaick); to wander idly or aimlessly about (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., travaeg; Ork. 1929 Marw.; I.Sc. 1973). [trə′veg, -′vek]
[Aphetic form of Stravaig, phs. due to wrong division of he's stravaigin, etc., poss. also confused with Traffeck.]