Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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‡KURLO, n. A small round bannock made to use up superfluous dough at the end of a baking (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′kʌrlo]
[Curl + Ork. ending -ø. Cf. Norw. krull, something rolled together, a little heap, and Crül.]
