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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SHAMTWEEZLE, v., n. Also cham-.

I. v. To pull about roughly, to tousle, to manhandle (a person), to rack, twist.Abd.¹⁵ 1930:
He was some sair chamtweezlet about the hochs fin he was flung out o the sled.

II. n. A rough handling, tousle.Abd.¹⁵ 1930:
We took a fit the piece o' him an' gied him a roch shamtweezle.