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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FOREGILL, n. The curved part of the beam of the old Orkney plough which would slide along the surface while the plough was in the ground.Ork. 1936 G. Marwick Old Roman Plough 7:
The plough was kept running on the foregill in turning round at the ends; the ploughman kept the stilt on his shoulder while turning and so he walked straight always.