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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1940
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‡GALTAGS, n.pl. “Itchy tenderness or inflammation of the skin between the toes” (Cai. 1940 John o' Groat Jnl. (29 March); Cai.7 1950, obsol.).Cai. 1940 John o' Groat Jnl. (1 March):
Wir herd laddie hes galtags 'tween his taes.
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