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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1826
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HAMMERGAW, v. To talk volubly, wrangle.Ayr. 1826 Galt Lairds xxxv.:
Ye may spend the evening o' your days in lown felicity; and hammergaw frae morning to night wi' the advocates about corn-laws.
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