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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LEEBEL, n., v. Also leeble. Sc. form of Eng. libel, a slanderous writing, to slander in writing (Ork. 1960). For other forms and meanings see Libel. Cf. P.L.D. § 45.Ayr. 1838 J. Morrison M'Ilwham Papers 8, 10, 13:
Could the man that writ that write a leebel on the Kirk o' Scotlan'? … That maist scandalous leebel ca'd The Dens Humbug. … Sik a stride in apostacy as to leebel yer ain auld mither for the sake o' the birkie in scarlet.
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