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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cannogait, n. Also: Canigait, Cannigate. [Popular pron. of the Canongate in Edinburgh.] Cannogait breikis, some ailment or disease. — a1605 Montg. Flyt. 297 (T).
The boche, and the barbillis, and the Cannogait breikis
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