Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1745, 1823-1871
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APPEL(L), APPALE, n. and v. Sc. forms of appeal. [ə′pɛl, ə′pel]
A. n. †1. A challenge (to duel, etc.).Sc. 1823 J. G. Lockhart Reg. Dalton III. 177:
Sir Charles, take my word for't, we've had enough of the appel and the longe at the wa', and taking the time.
†2. A roll-call.Sc. 1745 March of Highland Army in Spald. Club Misc. (1841) 280:
An officer of each company will daily make the appell of their companys, and give in writing to the major the number of officers and men that are present.
3. Right or act of appealing.Abd.(D) 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xviii.:
A bit mair bather aboot their dissents an' appales bein' ta'en.
B. v.Abd.(D) 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xiv.:
But I'll appel to yersel', Jinse — Fat comes o' maist ilka fairm servan' 't get's a wife?
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