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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶GAMFALET, v. To gad about, gallivant, frolic. Nonce.Abd. 1847 Gill Binklets 94:
Our laird's folk are aye awa gamfaleten about Lunnon.
[An extended form of Gamfle.]
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