Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1914-1933
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BAJL, n. and v.
1. n. (See quot.)Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Bajl, a clew of yarn, a hank of thread, a fishing line, or any similar thing so involved and compacted that it can with difficulty be unravelled.Sh.3 1933
2. v. (See quot.)Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Bajl, to pelt with balls; to throw stones or clods at a thing.
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