Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1825, 1932
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AUMERIL, n. (See quots.) [′ɑ:mrɪ̢l]Bnff.2 1932:
Aumeril. The word meaning an awkward stupid fellow was recently quite common in Banffshire, and may still be heard from the mouths of old people. E.g. Ye muckle aumeril, ye've pitten the brecham on upside doon.Slk. 1825 Jam.2:
Aumeril. 1. One who has little understanding, or method in his conduct. 2. Often applied to a mongrel dog [perhaps from his disreputable appearance or breeding (Fif.1)].
