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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
HUIZLE, v.2 Also hoozle. [hø: zl]
1. tr. To administer a severe drubbing to (Lnk. 1825 Jam.). Vbl.n. hoozlin, huizling, a severe drubbing (Ib.; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., huizlin(g), Rxb. 1957).
2. tr. To perplex, puzzle, non-plus (Ayr. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. a causative extension of Huizle, v.1]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Huizle v.2". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/huizle_v2>
