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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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‡GYEVEL, v. Also gevel (Jak.), gjjaevl. To nibble (Sh.¹⁰ 1952, rare).Sh. 1890 Shetland News (12 Aug.):
Deil sit in his jaws, he's gjaevl'd aff his tedder igen.Sh. 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 56:
Dy dictionar! . . . Yes, yes, da thing 'at Berry gjaevl'd da brods aff o', whin he wis a whalp.