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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†LEEGINS, n.pl. Also legins (Jak.) as a place-name. Fishing-grounds in the deep sea used by haaf boats (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). [′l(j)egɪnz]
[Of somewhat doubtful orig. Phs. a deriv. of O.N., Norw. dial., Faer. lega, a lying-place, a place where boats anchor. See Laega. The phonology of Edm.'s form is irregular.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Leegins n. pl.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/leegins>
