Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CURGELLIT, ppl.adj. “Having one's feelings shocked, by seeing or hearing of any horrible deed” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2).
[Cur-, pref., + Geal, to freeze.]
