Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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DANNLE, v. Also danle (Ayr. 1838 J. Morrison McIlwham Papers 13). A Sc. form of Eng. dandle with meanings as in Dinnle, q.v. (Sc. 1887 Jam.6 s.v. dangle).
[O.Sc. has dandill, to move uncertainly, 1590 (D.O.S.T.).]
