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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RAMJEED, ppl.adj. Also ramgeed. Tipsy, confused, muddled. [rəm′dʒi:d]Edb. 1791 J. Learmont Poems 172:
Whan fock are outher late or sune Ramjee'd wi' Whisky.Edb. 1821 W. Liddle Poems 159:
Were baith a' wee ramgeed wi whisky.