Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRINGLE, v. Gen. found as ppl.adj.
1. To fasten with a Cring (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). Cf. Eng. dial. cringle, a withe or rope for fastening a gate, etc. (E.D.D.).
2. To twist.Ork.(D) 1880 Dennison Sketch Bk. 5:
Bit he saw 'at aen o' her ends wus a' cringled ap wi' being sae lang i' the sea.
