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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
PENKEL, v. Also penkl, peenkle. To twinkle, sparkle, glisten (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl.).Sh. 1893 Sinclair MS. 15:
Da feet an legs peenkled leck mareel.Sh. 1963 New Shetlander No. 67, 36:
Wi penklin een, lyookin oot ower da sea.
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