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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gaig, v. [Of obscure origin; the noun gaig or geg occurs in later dialect.] intr. To split or crack. (Cf. Gaggit a.) — 1585 James VI Ess. 14.
The earth for lacke of weit, With withering drouth and sunne so gaigged all
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