Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KNIVEL, n. The horn of a young animal, “often used to hold snuff” (Cai. 1907 County of Cai. (Horne) 77), “a hard, calloused lump on cattle” (Cai.9 1938–60).
[Norw. dial. knyvla, O.N. knýfill, a little horn.]
