Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†HUSTLE, v. To make a gurgling sound as a baby does when pleased, to purr like a cat (Ags. 1808 Jam.).
[Imit. Cf. Hushle, n.1, 4.]
