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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OGERTFU, adj. Also ogertful, ugertfu-, -fow (Jam.). Dainty, affected, fastidious (ne.Sc. 1808 Jam.).Abd. 1754 R. Forbes Jnl. from London 24:
I was never verra ogertfu'.Abd. 1768 in A. Ross Helenore (S.T.S.) 6:
They're grown sae ugertfu' and vaunty.
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