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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
HURKLE, v.2 Also hork(e)l (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1957). To make a gurgling or choking noise in the throat, as when coughing up phlegm (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Norw. hurkla, to gurgle. Imit.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Hurkle v.2". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 17 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/hurkle_v2>
