Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1825, 1900
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DERRIL, Derle, n. "A broken piece of bread, as of a cake or scon" (Upp. Cld. 1825 Jam.2).Per. 1900 E.D.D., rare:
Thae bits o' derrils.Upp.Cld. 1825 Jam.2:
"Ye'll gae daft upon derrils," a proverbial phrase spoken to children when making frequent applications for pieces of bread.
