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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
VAGGEL, n. Also -l(e), vagl. A small spar fixed cross-wise between beams in a roof on which meat or fish is hung for smoke-curing (Sh. 1825 Jam., 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928) vagl, 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1973). [vɑgl]
[Norw. dial., O.N. vagl, id., a hen-roost.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Vaggel n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 3 Dec 2023 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/vaggel>
