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scrodgill
scrodgill, n. ? U.S. (ˈskrɒdgɪl) [Cf. scrouger.] = pull-devil (see pull- 2). Hence ˈscrodgill v. trans., to take or catch with a ‘scrodgill’.1891 in Century Dict.
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scrouger
ˈscrouger [f. scrouge v. + -er1.] 1. U.S. Anything exceptional in size, capacity, etc.; a ‘bouncer’.1822 Amer. Beacon (Norfolk, Va.) 6 Sept. 4/1 The barge⁓men..are divided into classes, such as Tuscaloosa Roarers, Alabama Screamers, Cahawba Scrougers, and the like gentle names. 1837 Davy Crockett's ...
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