Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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ENGRAL, adj. “Greedy, ravenous — used of animals chiefly” (Ork. 1929 Marw.; Ork.2 1948). [′ɛŋrəl, ′ɪŋrəl (Marw.)]