Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CODLE, v. “To make the grains fly out of the husks [of corn] by a stroke” (n.Sc. 1879 Jam.5). [kɔdl]
[From Cod, v. (1) + frequentative suff. -le.]
