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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
PAAL, v. Also pall (Jak.). To move forward at a slow pace, to go wearily, drag one's feet (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Cai.9 1939). Cf. Pall, v. [pɑ:l]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To come pallin alang de shore.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
He was bearan as muckle strae as he could paal under.
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