Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JARBLE, n. “An old tattered garment” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 281). Also in pl. “loose, dangling tatters” (Uls. 1924 W. Lutton Montiaghisms 26).
[? A palatalised dim. form of Garb, q.v.]
