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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†GALE, n. In phr. a gale of geese, “a flock of geese” (Rxb. (Teviotd.) 1825 Jam.).
[Of doubtful authenticity. Phs. an extended usage of Eng. gale. The word appears to be in the same category as a bevy of quails, covey of partridges, trip of goat, flight of doves, skulk of foxes, spring of teals, etc.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Gale n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/gale>
