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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
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
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"Cootle v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 Dec 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/cootle_v>
