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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gingill, Gyngill, v. [e.m.E. gyngyll, ME. gynglen (c 1386), of imitative origin.] tr. and intr. To jingle or cause to jingle. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 119.
Thow hes na breik to latt thy bellokis gyngill a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 506.
Ane benefice quha wald gyue sic ane beste, Bot gif it war to gyngill Judas bellis 1513 Doug. iv. iv. 11.
Hyr fers steyd stude … Rungeand the fomy goldyn byt gynglyng a1540 Freiris Berw. 150 (M).
With ane proud purs and keyis gingling