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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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Sibbling, vbl. n. [L. sībilāre to hiss, whistle. Cf. ME sibillus a hissing (c1400), siblatour one who hisses or whistles (c1440).] A hissing or whistling noise. — 1460 Hay Alex. 63.
With ane sibbling and ane quhispering He [sc. the dragon] kissit the quene
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