Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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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]
