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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AFFGO, n. (See also Offgo.) Gen.Sc. [′ɑfgo]

1. Start, outset.Sh.4 1931:
He did weel at da bisness fir an affgo.
Ags.1 1931:
He's gotten a guid affgo at onyrate.
em.Sc. (a) 1896 I. Maclaren K. Carnegie 305:
He's plainer an' easier tae follow than he wes at the affgo.
Ayr.5 1931:
He was geyan gleg at the affgo.

2. Bout, round, “go”Abd.9 1931:
Benjie managed it at the first affgo.
Ags. 1897 F. Mackenzie Sprays North. Pine i. 24:
I'm no' to dee at this aff-go yet, Bell.

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