Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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REEL, n.2, v.2 A mason's hammer of medium weight with two oblong faces (Uls. 1904 E.D.D.). Gen.Sc., also in U.S.
Hence ppl.adj. reeled, of a stone: dressed with a reel.Sc. 1899 A. Mathieson & Sons Catalogue 114:
Quarry Hammers, Reel . . . 6d. and 5d. per pound.Abd. 1949 W. Diack Granite Industry 79:
The standard or “reeled” setts, the heads of which are roughly finished with the reel.
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