Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†COINYEL, v.
1. “To agitate, as in churning milk” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2). Vbl.n. coinyelling.Ib.:
Gi'e this a bit coinyelling.
2. “To injure any liquid, by agitating it too much” (Ib.).
[Cf. Gael. coingheall, violent agitation; a vortex, whirlpool (Macleod and Dewar).]
