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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
UMBLE, n. A choking sound made in a cow's throat (Sc. 1899 J. Spence Folk-Lore 164). [′ʌmbəl]
[n. usage ad. Norw. dial., O.N. umla, to mutter, mumble.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Umble n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 1 Apr 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/umble>
