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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1908

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KURL, v. Also kurel. To cower, crouch (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To sit kurlin ower de fire.

[From curl. Cf. Crull, and Norw. dial. kurla, id.]

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