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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1788

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†PETTLE, n. A foot (Ayr. 1825 Jam.).Rnf. 1788 E. Picken Poems 38:
Through glaury holes an' dybes nae mair Ye'll ward my pettles frae the lair.

[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a variant form and jocular extended use of Pattle.]

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