Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GRIBBLE, v. To feel with the fingers. Also in Cum. dial.Ags. 1794 W. Anderson Piper of Peebles 16:
Doctors . . . gribbled him, but gat nae wound, His hyde they said, was heal an' sound.
