Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GINGLE, n. An Ork. variant of Chingle, pebbles, coarse gravel. Cf. P.L.D. §§ 158, 165. [tʃɪŋl]Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 100:
Jeust as an eelo's tail wad cringle Amang the mud an ower the gingle.
