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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1666-1681
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Hoggar, Hogger, n. [Of unknown origin; current in later (19th c.) north Eng. use.] A coarse stocking without the foot, used as a gaiter. — 1666 Bk. Pasquils 232.
Some had hoggars, some straw boots 1677 Renfrewshire Witches 48.
The Devil ... had hoggers on his legs without shoes 1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. i. 6.]
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