laggen-gird

 [lag-uhn-gurd; Scot. lag-uhn-gird]  

lag·gen-gird

   [lag-uhn-gurd; Scot. lag-uhn-gird]
noun Scot. and North England.
1.
the bottom hoop securing the staves of a tub or barrel.
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2.
cast a laggen-gird, to sire an illegitimate child.

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Laggen-gird is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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Origin:
1710–20
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