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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scrabill, v. [e.m.E. scrable (1537) to scrawl, scrabble (1600) to scratch, Du. schrabbelen to scratch, cf. schrabbelaar a bad writer, scrawler, frequentative of schrabben to scrape.] To write in a scrawling fashion, to scribble. — 1586 Rait & Cameron King James's Secret 57.
Having scarce tyme to scrabill this few lynes
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