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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
BEGUGL, BEGUGGLED, v. and ppl.adj.
1. v. “Begugl, to defile with gugs [filth that gathers in gutting fish]; to defile” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).
2. ppl.adj. “Beguggled, destroyed by mud, slime, etc.” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.).
[Be, pref., 1 + Guggl, mire, soft dirt, filth.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
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