Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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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.]
