Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CADGELL, v.1 To hawk, peddle. [kɑdʒ(ə)l]Gall. 1824 Ep. to G. Wishart in MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 106:
Fate ne'er intends us twa auld hags, Twa Billy Newals, or Sawnie Rags, To cadgell keel, and ronnet bags — Ower a' the kintra, Geordy.