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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1899

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‡LAWPELL, n. A loose lock or shred of wool on a sheep's fleece (Sh. 1960). Cf. Laget. [la:′pɛl]Sh. 1899 Shetland News (8 July):
Shü tir da lawpells aff o' da twa yerl'd hog fil it wis a winder 'at shü rave no da hide.

[Appar. for laag (see Laget) + Pell, tatter, rag. The accentuation indicates some confusion with Eng. lapel.]

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