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oily muggie

nounpeople

Local nickname for Northmavine resident

A local nickname for a person from Northmavine, the northern district of mainland Shetland.

Example in use

Yon oily muggie's aye smilin'.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/OY-lee MUG-ee/

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Origin & context

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