Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ASSIEPATTLE, ASHIEPATTLE, Aessiepatl, Aessiepattle, Ashiepelt, n. A neglected or dirty child, a Cinderella, a lazy person, a term of contempt for the young of animals. [′ɑsɪ′pɑtl]Sh. 1825 Jam.2:
Ashiepattle, a negleted child.Sh. 1898 K. I. in E.D.D.:
Aessiepattle. Still in common use; applied occasionally as a term of contempt to any of the young domestic animals, such as pigs, kittens, etc., which are often found lying at the fireside in a country house.Sh. 1821 Jak. (1932):
Aessi-pattle, one who sits raking in the ashes, a Cinderella, neglected child. [Under patl.]Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Assie pattle, a term of abuse for one who is loath to leave the fireside to do any useful work.Ant. 1892 Ballymena Obs. (E.D.D.):
Ashiepelt, a dirty child, that lounges about the hearth; also applied to animals.
