Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHULL, n. “A big lump, roundish, lumpy object” (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Marw. suggests comparison with Sh. djoll, lump; thick, round figure (see etym. note to Doll, n.1).]