Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DUMPLE, n.3 Variant of Dimple, n.1, a dibble. See P.L.D. § 58.1.Abd. 1736 Abd. Estate (S.C. 1946) 27:
To Six Shod Dumples, and mending two Locks and a Key to ye Garden . . . . . . 0. 1. 0.
