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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.
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.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Kadel n., v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/kadel>
