Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GIRTHOLL, n. “A sanctuary; a term still retained in Ayrs.” (Jam.2).
[From Girth, n.2, above. O.Sc. has gyrthol, a.1200.]
