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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1908-1958
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RINKLE, v. Also rink(e)l (Jak.). To make a tinkling, jingling or rattling sound (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1968). [rɪŋkl]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To rinkel wi' de bool o' de kettle.Sh. 1923 T. Manson Lerwick 182:
Are ye gaen ta gie me ony o your boany peerie white lallies da day ta rinkle i' mi bag?Sh. 1958 New Shetlander No. 46. 9:
Spindrift rinkles on the glass.
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