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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1700

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FROGE, n. Sc. variant of Eng. frock.Sc. 1700 Edb. Gazette (15–19 Aug.):
Stoln and Robed out of Widow Allan's in Gogartoun . . . a Joop of Indian Caligo and a Froge for a Child.

[O.Sc. frog, id., from 1375. This form is also recorded for n.Eng. from 14th to 16th cents.]

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