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leggin

nounobject

junction of tub sides and bottom

The corner or angle where the sides (staves) of a hooped wooden vessel meet its bottom, as in a bucket or tub.

Example in use

Mind the leggin o' the pail, it's gan tae leak.

Pronunciation

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/LEG-in/

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