An archaic or dialect word meaning to mock, tease, or challenge someone.
From Scottish and Northern English dialect traditions. Possibly related to 'dare' but with a distinct regional pronunciation and meaning that emphasizes verbal mockery rather than physical challenge.
Dialect words like 'dargue' remind us that English used to be wildly different across regions—what sounds like gibberish to us was perfectly normal conversation for Scottish or Northern English speakers 300 years ago.
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