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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
SKELL, v.1, n.1 Also skail. [skel]
I. v. To squint (with the eyes), to be squint-eyed (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1970). Also in Yks. dial.
II. n. A squint, strabismus.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl. 119:
He has a skail upon his ee.
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