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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RADLE, n. Given as a form of Eng. rattle but phs. a mishearing of ladle.e.Lth. 1913 Rymour Club Misc. II. 146:
Baby's in the cradle, playin' wi' a radle.
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