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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AICKLE, AIKLE, n. (See first quot.) [′ekl]Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 63:
Aikle, n. Molar tooth, a grinder.Cai.1 c.1920:
A'll keep 'at back o' ma aickle [i.e. not speak of it].
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