Dug

Dug

DUG dʌɡ
Noun

A dog.

Example Sentences

"That's a braw wee dug."
"Taking the dug for a walk."

Etymology & History

Scots pronunciation of "dog." The "u" vowel sound is typical of Scots. Standard Scots word used in literature and speech for centuries.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1500s
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Language
none
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Formality
informal
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