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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
SPURKLE, v. To wriggle, make small struggling movements like a fractious child or a caught fish (Dmf. 1929–71).
[Variant of Spartle, with formal influence from spurkle, Spurtle. Cf. also Spurl.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Spurkle v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 3 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/spurkle>
