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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.

KNACKDAGGEREL, n. A dirty, matted tuft or clump of hair.Per. 1953:
I saw the dug an' said, “Ye canna show yon beast wi' a' thae knackdaggerels on it,” and he gruppit his shears an' clippit aff the matted hair an' trimmed its lugs.

[A nonce formation based on Knockdodgel, Knapdarloch.]

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