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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1513, 1590-1604
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Dirling, Dyrlyng, vbl. n. [f. Dirl v.] A thrilling sensation; a vibrating motion. — 1513 Doug. xii. vii. 97.
The payn vanyst … as thocht it had beyn Bot a dyrlyng or a litill stond 1590 Burel Pilgr. i. xvii.
With quhirling, and dirling, The fudder fell so thick 1604 Dundonald Par. Rec. 55.
He … had ane dirling thruch all his boddie as it had bein the gut
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