Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1897
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BAUCHLING, vbl.n. Reproaching, taunting in order to dare an adversary to fight.Sc.(E) 1897 E. Hamilton Outlaws of the Marches i.:
I wadna for two and a plack there should be any bauchling, for my blood's apt to be hot whiles.
