Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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COOTLE, v. “To make a noise like ducks, when they are talking to each other” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 141). Not known to our correspondents. Cf. Cuittle, v.1
[Prob. onomat.]
