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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SKEEGLE, v., n. Also skiggle (Jam.). [skigl]

I. v. To sprinkle, scatter, spill in small quantities (Kcd. 1825 Jam., s.v. skinkle; Ags. 1958).

II. n. Also in dim. form skeeglie. A little drop (Ags., Per. 1970).Ayr. 1970:
A skeegle o' the cratur — a small nip of whisky.