Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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‡GAIBLE, v. A Rxb. form of Eng. gabble (Rxb.4 1946).Rxb. 1847 J. Halliday Rustic Bard 262:
We've . . . heard the gossips gaible owre their clatters fu' o' blame.