Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BAZIL, n. A drunkard, a sot.Ags. 1816 G. Beattie John o' Arnha' 18:
He scorned to soak 'mang weirdless fellows, Wi' menseless bazils in an alehouse.