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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1962
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WHARL, n.1, v. Sh. form of Eng. quarrel (Sh. 1931 Manson's Almanac 192, Sh. 1974). Sh. usage as v.: to find fault with (someone), to dispute with (cf. Quarrel, v.2, 2.). See P.L.D. §165.Sh. 1962 New Shetlander No. 62. 14:
I canna faa apon my good friend Seemon for wharlin me on the rights and wrongs of crofting economics.
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