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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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DETHAL, int. “An exclamation of anger or annoyance = be quiet, will you!” (Abd. 1916 T.S.D.C.). [′dɛθɑl] [Poss. an expletive use of death-ill s.v. Death, n., II. 6.]
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"Dethal interj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 26 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/snd00088628>
