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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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STAIRGE, v. To walk with a firm imposing step, to stalk, strut (Rxb. 1825 Jam., with away, doun, ‡1923 Watson W.-B., Rxb. 1971).Rxb. 1925 E. C. Smith Mang Howes 21:
Seine A gaed stairgin up the “Canniegate!”