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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
WHAUGH, int., v. Also quhawch.
I. int. As a kind of snort, to express surprise or disapproval (Cai. 1905 E.D.D., Cai. 1974).
II. v. To breathe hard, pant, gasp (Ags. 1808 Jam., quhawch, s.v. Quaik).
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