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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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A-CREEL, adv. In a state of confusion.Gsw. 1890 J. Coghill Poems 13:
“Robin”, quo' I, “My wut's a-creel, Is this yersel', an' are ye weel?”
[From A, pref.2, + Creel, n., 4. (8).]
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