Meanings
interjection
- ScotlandobsoleteAn expression of surprise.
Eh, megstie ! " cried the woman, laying down the leather- cap and the tied-up parcel, and holding out both her hands in astonishment.
1828, The Life of Mansie Wauch, Tailor in Dalkeith, David Macbeth Moir1 more example
Megstie me, gudeman," cried Mrs Gables, " are ye speaking of ganging o'er to the Whigs ? you that was such a desperate Tory. I'll no alloo't
1832, Blackwood's Magazine, (Please provide the book title or journal name), page 649
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