Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FAIDLE, v. Also fadle. To walk in a clumsy manner, to waddle (Ags. 1808 Jam., 1900 E.D.D.).
[Prob. an imit. form, with influence from Paidle, waddle. But cf. also Fadge, v.]
