"God bless the Duke of Argyll" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: A reference to parasites or cutaneous affections that might induce a shrugging reaction. Associated with an apocryphal tale that the Duke erected posts on his land that people found it convenient to rub against.
  1. (Scotland) Said in response to a person shrugging their shoulders. Tags: Scotland Synonyms: God bless the Duke of Argyle Related terms: bless you, Scotch fiddle

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