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1. Bed-skelf n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1853
   BED-SKELF , n . A shelf for holding articles on the wall at the back of a built-in bed (Sh. 1975). See Skelf . Ags. 1853 W. Blair Aberbrothock 70: She ripes her muckle pooch that she keepit on her bed-skelf. 
2. Skelf n.1[0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0]1725-1949
   SKELF , n . 1 Also skyelf (Abd. 1914 G. Greig Folk Song cxxxvi . 1); skelv .-; skilf auld worm-eaten skelf, in cellar dunk. Ayr. 1787 Burns Petit. Bruar Water iv.: Foaming dry; Shall thou on stoury skelfs ly by. Peb. 1802 C. Findlater Agric. Peb. 41: The skelf fingers left, on the Kirkgate end o' the skelf. Abd. 1882 W. Alexander My Ain Folk 94: Ye'll Man 7: 'Ey sees a skelf far 'ey can lan? Bnff. 1924 Swatches o' Hamespun 15: A'm haaf-jaloosin ye did the best pairt o' the coortin yersel or ye-da been on the skelf yet. Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 37: Dis een it da end o' da skelf is foo o' fleein' mochs. 2 . A shelf above a box. Abd. 1790 A. Shirrefs Poems 249: To lay it o' the sleeping skelf. Fif. 1864 W. D. Latto T. Bodkin xv.: I canna say I saw ony blue-devils glowerin' at me frae the bed skelf. Ags skelf. Ork. 1949 “Lex” But-end Ballans 8: I . . . teuk a cloot fae de skelf o' de bed 
3. Skelf n.2, v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1881-2000
   SKELF , n . 2 , v . Also skelv(e) , and reduced form skel . Dim. skelvock . [skɛlf] I . n. Uls. 1884 Cruick-a-Leaghan and Slieve Gallion Lays and Leg. I. 88: Nor a skelf av their hides xxx.: He cut a skelf from the boarding of one hole. Mry. 1922 Swatches o' Hamespun 25 Bk. McFlannels ii.: He had a skelf in his finger. Sc. 1959 Bulletin (8 May): Don't neglect the pricks from rose thorns, rusty (or even clean) wires, a skelf of wood. Cai. 1982 John Manson in Hamish Brown Poems of the Scottish Hills 140: In the wind the skelf of a lintel tilts like. Dundee 1996 Matthew Fitt Pure Radge 8: straucht an smert the ba is lowsed sherp as a skelf fryin-pan, ye wee skelf. wm.Sc. 1951 N. B. Morrison Hidden Fairing 97: A wee skelf of a man please. Ony wee straight-up-and-doon skelf in a skirt's Enough fur them m.Sc. 1992 Iain Banks she's just a skelf ... not our regular girl. She's built like a rugby player, could probably put Ferg 
4. Skelfer n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
   . schilfer , schelfer , a scale, fragment, cogn. with Skelf , n . 1 , and prob. also Skelf , n . 2 , q.v.] 
5. Chelf n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1925
   called the skelf or the chelf. [ Cf . Chop , n . 1 , for Eng. shop .] 
6. Kipper v.3[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1928
   1959). Abd. 15 1928 : Dinna be kipperin it up on that heech skelf, an' haein it fain' doon an 
7. Hondiklokk n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0]1898-1949
   . Gray Lowrie 37: Dis een it da end o' da skelf is foo o' fleein' mochs it Janey fertilises da kale 
8. Smairt adj.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1]1927-2000
   1996 Matthew Fitt Pure Radge 8: straucht an smert the ba is lowsed sherp as a skelf burlin aa 
9. Cramp n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0]1813-1941
   twa cramps in the wa' t' haud up the skelf. Abd. 9 1941 : The foreman jist dreeve a cramp 
10. Cave n.1[0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1720-1904
    Dennison Orcad. Sk. 13–14: Sheu hed a shuttle wi' a hidden skelf under hid, i' the ae end; an' i' the 
11. Dunk adj., n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1773-1927
    (1925) 52: On auld worm-eaten skelf, in cellar dunk. Dmf. 1823 J. Kennedy Poems 119: My 
12. Gaillie n.[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0]1720-1951
    gellie faur I hae athing lyin' ready i' the eemest skelf o' the aumrie. Abd. 1951 Buchan Observer 
13. Graybeard n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0]1769-1954
    : It's sittin o the aamry skelf, Aside the gray-beard pig. Kcb. 1894 Crockett Raiders xvii 
14. Skelb n., v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0]1825-1985
    . sgealb , Ir. scealb , a splinter, flake. See also Skelf , Skelp , n . 2 ] 
15. Jingle n.2, v.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1801-1925
    , to jingle, rattle (Sh. 1959). Edb. 1821 W. Liddle Poems 196: Made skelf and plates, a 
16. Aumry n.[0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0]1728-1930
    and provisions were kept, and above it the skelf (a wooden frame containing shelves) on which the' honey that We gat fae Gowan Rig: It's sittin o' the aamry skelf, Aside the gray-beard pig. Edb 
17. Skelp n.2, v.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1]1829-2003
    of Skelb , q.v . See also Skelf , n . 2 ] 
18. Gowp v.2, n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,1,1]1796-1994
    Peter Mason C'mon Geeze Yer Patter! 20: Ma pinkie's gowpin wi yon big skelf. My small finger is 
19. Ashet n.[0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1725-2004
    skelf [of the dresser] like so many shields. [Fr. assiette , a plate, vbl.n. from asseoir , taken 
20. Shairp adj., n., v.[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1701-2004
    . Dundee 1996 Matthew Fitt Pure Radge 8: straucht an smert the ba is lowsed sherp as a skelf 
21. Birl v.1, n.[0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1721-2004
    Fitt Pure Radge 8: straucht an smert the ba is lowsed sherp as a skelf burlin aa weys a buhlitt 
22. Straucht adj., adv., n., v.[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]<1700-2004
    : straucht an smert the ba is lowsed sherp as a skelf burlin aa weys a buhlitt Combs.: (1) stracht-edge 
23. Harl v., n.1, adj.[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]<1700-2000
    gude till a peerie skaev skelf an haarled doon a aald fiddle. em.Sc. 2000 James Robertson The 
24. Lowse adj., adv., n., v.1[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1702-2000
    ba is lowsed sherp as a skelf burlin aa weys a buhlitt em.Sc. 1999 James Robertson The 

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1. Skelf n.1[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1499-1688
   Skelf , S(c)helf , n . 1 Also: skelff , skelfe , skellf(f , scelf , skalf(f , scalve haif lo standing in the skelf Quheit breid [etc.] 1553 Edinb. Old Acc. I 76. Gevin for twa dalis to be ane skelf in the clerkis chalmer 1554 Duncan Laideus Test. 155. We among ws ay sall … rype in faith mony pouir wedois skelf 1560 Old Dundee II 236. Upon the walls of baith read east Yndia skelf and a broad dish of the same 1683 Inv. in Donibristle Mun. (Earl of Mun. 21 Feb. (Old Argyll MS Inv.). Cheis skelf 1680 Moncreiffs 668. 2 haingen shelfs 2 tubbis … ane lang skelf burde b . fig. To lay or set (a person or thing) up (on) a heich skelf vtheruaies handlit and laid vpone ane heigher skelf (2) 1625 Mar & Kellie MSS Suppl. 228. The 
2. Skelfed p.p.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1]1685
   Skelfed , p.p . [ Skelf n. 1 ] Provided with shelves. — 1685 Proceedings of Society of 
3. Skelfing vbl. n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1596
   Skelfing , vbl. n . [ Skelf n. 1 ] The action of providing (a room) with shelves. — 1596 
4. Skelf n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1610
   ( Skelf ,) Skelv(e , n . 2 [? Du. schelf a scale, flake or splinter of wood. Also in the 
5. Skelbe n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1]1577-1687
   dialect. Cf. Skelf n . 2 ] a . A splinter, or flake of rock. b . A sliver of wood. — a 
6. Reme n.2[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1]1499-1690
   , lo, standing in the skelf Quheit breid and reme conseruit for my self 1549 Complaynte of 
7. Skelly n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0]1513-1641
   . sgeireag little rock in the sea; sharp splinter of a rock. Possibly related to Skelf n. 2 Also in the 
8. Scob n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1536-1699
   . scolb a splinter, of the same ulterior origin as skelf . Cf. later Ir.-Eng. scollop a thatch-peg 
9. Dale n.3[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1496-1700+
   . Gevin for twa dalis to be ane skelf in the clerkis chalmer 1555–6 Ib. 181. Ane dosoun … of 
10. Conserve v.[0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1400-1599
    . 162. Thow sall haif, lo, standing in the skelf Quheit breid and reme conservit for my self 
11. Trevis n.[0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,1,1]1409-1689
    I 146. Decernit him to tak down … the skelf … adjacent to his awn buith window, and also the 
12. Pover adj., n.[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]1375-1616
    .. Black Bk. Taymouth 155. We among ws ay sall … rype in faith mony pouir wedois skelf 1566 Reg 
13. Chalmer n.[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,0]1450-1680
    the peis waist 1553 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 76. Gevin for twa dalis to be ane skelf in the 
14. Ripe v.1[0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1399-1698
    ay sall … rype in faith mony pouir wedois skelf 1561 Bk. Univ. Kirk I 12. Ȝetts and dures 
15. Stand v.[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]1375-1700+
    . Standing in the skelf Quheit breid and reme 1505–6 Edinb. Hammermen 53. The candillis at stud 

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