Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BURREL, n.2 “A hollow piece of wood used in twisting ropes” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2).
[Phs. from bore, v., cf. Boral and Borral tree, the elder.]
