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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ALE-PIG, n. An earthenware bottle or jar for holding ale.Bch.(D) 1929 P. Giles in Abd. Univ. Rev. (March) 130:
I' the hairst time she took an aifterneen piece tae the folk at wiz workin', an' fin they hid hid their drink she took up her basket an' 'er ale-pig.