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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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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.
PIZZLO, n. Also pesel. A twisted or knotted length of string, yarn or the like, fig. a tangle, mix-up (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), pesel; Ork. 1929 Marw.; Sh. (pesel), Ork. (pizzlo) 1966).
[Dim. formation, prob. cognate with Faer. pes(ja), tangled wool on a sheep.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Pizzlo n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 6 Dec 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/pizzlo>
