Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KADEL, n., v. Also kaddel (Angus). [′kɑd(ə)l]
I. n. A sheep-mark, consisting of a coloured thread through the ear or a string round the neck (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1959).
II. v. To put such a mark on a sheep (Ib.).
[O.N. kaðall, a rope.]
