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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1902-1936
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JARGLE, v., n. Also jairgle. [dʒɑrgl]
I. v. To make a sharp shrill noise or harsh sound (Sc. 1808 Jam. s.v. Jargolyne; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., jairgle; Fif.13 1947); fig. to argue, wrangle (Ags.18 1947).Per. 1902 E.D.D.:
That band has kept on jarglin' a' day. Johnny's jarglin' on his tin whistle.Sc. 1936 J. G. Horne Flooer o' the Ling 37:
A wild chorale An' carnival, A jarglin din.
II. n. Clamour, noise (Fif.13 1947). Phr. janglin jargle, an annoying noise (Ags.18 1947).Sc. 1936 J. G. Horne Flooer o' the Ling 4:
Frae a' the troke an' tirrievee O' life, The jargle An' bargle . . . I'd fain be free!
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