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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CEECLE, n. A Bch. form of Eng. cycle. Known to Abd.⁹ 1939. [sikl]Bch. 1926 P. Giles in Abd. Univ. Review (March) 112:
Folk didna think sae muckle o' a fyou mile on fit than as they dee noo, fin ony infant 'at can toddle its leen gets a ceecle o' some kin'.