Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1950-1972
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TROITLE, v. Also troit(te)l, troyttle, trøt(te)l, trütel, truttl. To gossip, tattle (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.), to mutter in a low tone, to grumble (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1973). Vbl.n. troytlin, gossiping (Edm.). [trøtl]Sh. 1950 New Shetlander No. 22. 41:
Shoordie trüteled ta himsel, shawin dat he wis onything bit pleased.Sh. 1972 New Shetlander No. 102. 7:
"Hit's high time hit wis pitten awa," shö tröttled on, maistly ta hersel.
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