Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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‡GRAISLE, v. To frizzle, crackle, crumple (w.Sc. 1887 Jam.; Wgt. 1955).
[O.Sc. has gra(i)sle, to make a harsh, grating noise, 1513. Prob. imit.; but ? cf. Fr. grésiller, to crackle.]