Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†HASPAL, n. Also hasple. An untidy, carelessly-dressed person, a sloven (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 255, Dmf. 1825 Jam.; Kcb.4 1900; Kcb., Dmf. 1956).
[Phs. ad. O.Fr. haspel, a rogue, ragamuffin, but more likely a variant of Haspan,n.]
