Rigwoodie

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    rope, chain, or band that crosses the saddle of a horse to support the attachment of a cart. Scotland, obsolete

    "But even this will not answer, as both the outside Horses must have distinct rigwoodies, and would seldom or never, have equal weight upon their backs."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Fit for the gallows. Scotland, obsolete

    "But wither'd beldams, auld and droll, Rigwoodie hags wad spean a foal, Lowping an flinging on a crummock, I wonder didna turn thy stomach"

Synonyms

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hangworthy

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"But even this will not answer, as both the outside Horses must have distinct rigwoodies, and would seldom or never, have equal weight upon their backs."

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