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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SEMMLE, v. Also semmel [′sɛml].

1. tr. To gather together, esp. for the purpose of selecting, hence to arrange, put in order, select, choose, sort or pick out (Cai. 1904 E.D.D.), freq. with out (Fif. 1970).Sc. 1913 H. P. Cameron Imit. Christ i. iii.:
A guid an' halie man ferst semmles ithin hissel' what he bude dae abreid.Cai. 1928:
He semmled them gey weel.

2. intr. To assemble, join, consort (Ork. 1970); to sew or stitch together, to seam (Cai. 1970).Sh. 1952 J. Hunter Taen wi da Trow 224:
Bit he wi dem cood never semmel, Tho blest wi dir high company.