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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dragle, Draigle, v. [Cf. late ME. drakelyn.] tr. To bedraggle. —1513 Doug. vii. Prol. 76.
Puyr lauboraris … Went wait and wery draglit in the fen a1605 Montg. Flyt. 381 (T).
Draiglit throw dirtie dubbis and dykis Id. Son. lxvi. 7.
If ȝe bot saw me … With old bogogers … Draiglit in dirt
