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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PUG, v.², n ²

I. v. To pull, tug (Per. 1808 Jam.; Rnf. a.1850 Crawfurd MSS. (N.L.S.) P. 72; Per., Fif. 1967). Now only dial. in Eng.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 211:
Tirlin' roofs and rafter-rivin', And pullin' down and puggin'.Fif. 1862 St. Andrews Gazette (25 July):
A the weans ruggin' an' puggin' at his pouches for fairins an' sweeties.

II. n. An act of pulling, a pull, tug.Sc. 1911 Rymour Club Misc. I. 47:
Wi' the rug, wi' the pug, wi' the weel pud lug.