Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶UIGLA, n. An earth-worm heap or cast (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′øglə]
[Phs. a dim. deriv. from Hog, n.2, but the authenticity of the word is doubtful.]
