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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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REEL, n.3 ? Phs. a mistake for reef, Ruif, roof.Abd. 1745 Powis Papers (S.C.) 288:
To Upputting a Reel on the Peithouff [sic for -houss].
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"Reel n.3". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 1 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/reel_n3>
