Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†YOGGIRD, n. Also jog(g)ird (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). The ring or circle on the upper millstone, immediately surrounding the eye (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).
[Appar. Norw. dial. auga, eye, + gjord, a band or circlet.]