Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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†DORNEL, n. Also dorl (Rxb. a.1838 Jam. MSS XI. 38). “The fundament of a horse; a term used by horse-dealers” (s.Sc. 1825 Jam.2).
[Poss. for Darn, n., + -hole.]
