Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAMLET, n. “A stroke, a blow” (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′bamlet]
[Cf. Sh. bemmel, a splash; e.g. of a seal. No[rw]. bemla and bamla, v., to splash in water. See Bamling,adj. and Bummle.]
