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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.
†WHEERIEMIGO, n., v.
I. n. A gimcrack, a fanciful dodge or contraption (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 210); an insignificant person (Ib.).
II. v. To work in an insignificant manner, to play fast and loose (Ib.).
[A nonce formation, prob. based on Whirligig, Wheerum + Ma- + (Mirlie)go, or the like. Cf. also Whirlimagig, Whirlmagee.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Wheeriemigo n., v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 22 Nov 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/wheeriemigo>
