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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1596
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Duig, n. [Of obscure origin.] pl. Pieces, fragments. — 1596 Dalr. I. 193/18.
The … murtheris war takne, and in duigis and bladis reiuen betwene horsses 1596 Ib. 281/11.
Thay war takne alyue baith, and castne quick to the dogis, quhair thay war reiuen in duigis
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