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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†EMMLEDEUG, n. Also emmeldyug, emuljeug.
1. Butcher's offal, scrap, or carcase paring, refuse (Sc. 1887 Jam.6, emmledeug, emmeldyug).Sc. 1819 J. Rennie St Patrick II. xii.:
I wonder what ye made o' the twa grumphies it ye had row't up amang your falalls; gin ye thought it they war young de'ils or what, snoukin' for a sappy emmeldyug about the harigals o' ye.Kcb.4 1900:
A foxhunter, attacked by his hounds said, “Had not help been near they wad hae riven me to can'le weiks or emul-jeugs.”
2. Fig. A strip of material hanging loosely from a dress; a rag. “Spoken in derision or with contempt” (Gall. 1825 Jam.2, emmledeug).
[Origin doubtful. Cf. Norw. dial. emmel, strip, fringe (see Emmlins) + Dewg.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
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