Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BIZZEL, n. “A hoop or ring round the end of any tube” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2). Obs. according to Watson Rxb. W.-B. (1923).
[Cf. Eng. bezel, the groove and projecting flange or lip by which the crystal of a watch or stone of a jewel is retained in its setting (N.E.D.); O.Fr. *besel, *bezel, Mod.Fr. biseau, of obscure origin.]
