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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
LÜRAGUB, n. Also loragob, lirigob (Jak.). The sea froth or scum which gathers in crevices of rocks by the action of the tide (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1961). [′løraguv.b, ′liri-]
[The first element is a reduced or altered form of O.N. lauðr, foam (see Ludder), for the second see Gob, n.2]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"LÜragub n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 27 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/luragub>
