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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TIAL, n. Also tyal(l). A tie or fastening, anything used for tying, a cord, string, lace, ribbon (n.Sc. 1825 Jam., tyal; Sh., Ork., Cai. 1905 E.D.D.; I.Sc. 1972); a tether (Arg. 1937); a sheafband (Cai. 1972). [′tɑeəl]Abd. 1955 W. P. Milne Eppie Elrick xxviii.:
Weerin a luggit bonnet an' 'e tials o't knottit aneth 'is chin.Sh. 1961 New Shetlander No. 58. 15:
He daddid da bag sae's da paets wir pinned tight tageddir, made twa lugs an pat on tyalls.