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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CARL, v. Of a bitch: to serve with a dog. Given as obs. in Watson Rxb. W.-B. (1923).Rxb. 1807 J. Ruickbie Way-side Cottager 177:
If she could get hersel' but carl'd.

[A verbal use of Carle, n.1; cf. O.E. ceorlian, to marry (of woman) (Sweet).]

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