Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DRACHLED, ppl.adj. Wet, covered with mud (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 182); dirty, bedraggled (Dmf. 1950 (per Fif.17)).
[? Variant of Eng. draggled.]