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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lug, Loge, n.2 [Cf. Lugn.1 and Lug v. and e.m.E. (a 1652) at luggs in the same use.] In (others) luggis, in conflict, at odds, fighting, ? at one anothers' ears. — 1602 Misc. Spald. C. II. 290.
We haiff chosin rather … be satling off thir debaitis … nor … to leff your lordschip vith thais (ye augcht for sindre respectis to luff best) in luggis, as the prouerb is
1614 Lanark B. Rec. 121.
And he says he would no for him; and sua, or I wist, thay wer in otheres loges; and in comes Johnne Moat, and sa they wer red without skaith

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