Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CURRIVELL, v. and n. Cf. Kurrivan.
1. v. “To make a noisy squabble” (Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 70).
2. n. “A noisy squabble among children” (Ib.).
[For the first element cf. currie in Currieshang and Currie-wurrie, above. The second element is obscure. ]
