Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HATTREL, n. “The core or flint of a horn” (w.Sc. 1808 Jam.).
[? Cf. O.Sc. hattrell, 1470, the crown (of the head), O.Fr. ha(i)terel, id.]
