Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GRAIPPLE, v. Sc. form of Eng. grapple. Cf. P.L.D. § 48(3).Ayr. 1913 J. Service Memorables 175:
. . . and, graipplin', round The hoose the giant arms o't flings, To cowp and wreck it 'bout the foond.
