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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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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.

JIRGLE, v., n.

I. v. To empty any small quantity of liquor from one vessel to another (Sc. 1808 Jam.).

II. n. A very small quantity of liquor; dregs (Sc. 1808 Jam.).Ags. 1826 Dundee Advertiser (14 Sept.):
I'll be content aye, nor care tho' I want aye, The jirgle o' tea, gin my bairnies be right.

[Prob. variant of Jirble, id., q.v., but formally influenced by Jirg, v.1]

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