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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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‡TUGGLE, v., n.² Also tyuggle.

I. v. To pull by repeated jerks (Sc. 1808 Jam.; Sh., Cai. 1973); fig. to struggle playfully, to romp, dally. Ppl.adj. tuggled, pulled about, roughly handled; fatigued with travel or hard work, harassed, downtrodden (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.).Mry. 1757 Session Papers, Fowler v. Heggie (20 June) 10:
The Suspender before her Marriage frequently used Familiarities with the Deponent by daffing and tuggling in the presence of the Family, as well as in private.Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore (S.T.S.) 45:
Tuggling an' struggling how to get him free.

II. n. A pulling about; fig. a struggle, a hard time of it (Sh., Cai. 1973).Abd. 1921 T.S.D.C.:
Oot o' the tyauchle an' in o' the tyuggle oot o' the frying pan into the fire.