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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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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.

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.

[See Gee, n. The first syllable is prob. an extended usage of Eng. whim.]

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