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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1866-1914
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BJOG, BIŌG, n. and v. [bjog, bjo:g]
1. n.
(1) (See quots.)Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl. 8:
Biōg, a horse-collar made of straw.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) 46:
Bjog, collar of plaited straw, placed about the horse's neck (for draught); ring of straw placed round the hollow of “de knockin'-stane”Sh. 1914 Angus Gl. 20:
Bjо̄g, a horse-collar; a ring of twisted straw laid about the lip of a knokkin-sten to keep the corn from starting out when it is struck with the mell.
(2) (See quot.)Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) 46:
Bjog, collar, consisting of three pieces of wood, placed round the neck of a sheep to prevent it from breaking through the fences.
(3) Ring round the sun or the moon.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) 46:
A sun- or moon-b[jog].
(4) (See quot.)Sh.1866 Edm. Gl. 8:
Biog, a pattern exhibiting rings of different-coloured worsted upon stockings. Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) 46:
Bjog, circular stripe, esp. a stripe of another colour round a stocking or sock.Sh.1914 Angus Gl. 20:
Bjо̄g, a ring of a distinct colour around a stocking.
2. v. To knit circular stripes in a stocking or sock.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) 47:
To b[jog] de sock.
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