Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DOYCHLE, DOICHLE, n., v.
1. n. “A dull, stupid, sleepy person; a sloven” (Sc. 1887 Jam.6).
2. v. “To walk or work in a stupid or dreamy state” (Ib.).
[Cf. Deighle, Dochle, Dackle, v., n.1]
