Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GINNLE, n.2, v.2 [′dʒɪnəl]
I. n. 1. A tremulous motion (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 62).
2. The noise made by such a motion.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 62:
This is oor fouck comin' noo. A ken b' the ginnle o' the cairts.
II. v., tr. & intr. To shake, tremble, to cause to shake. Hence ginnlan, ginnling, vbl.n., “the noise caused by the shaking” (Ib.; Bnff.4,7 1927, -ing); ginnlin', ppl.adj., shaky, rattling: “the word contains the notion of worthlessness” (Gregor).Ib. 63:
The thunner gart the windaws a' ginnle. Tack care, an' nae ginnle the table.
