Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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ECCLE, Aikel, n. A lump or excrescence found on the necks or in the fat of animals (Ork. 1929 Marw., aikel; Ork.1, Ork.5 1949, eccle). [ɛ:kl]
[Norw. dial. økl, O.N. œxl, an excrescence. Cf. Norw. eitel, Faer., Icel. eitil(l), id.]
