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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1900
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WHUMGEES, n.pl. Fuss, palaver, frivolous pretexts for delay; “vexatious whisperings, trivial tricks in truth-telling” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 474).Kcb.4 c.1900:
He had a lot o' whumgees aboot it afore he wad consent.
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