Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MARLE, v. Sc. form, with vocalisation of v, of Eng. marvel. Also in Eng. dial.Sc. 1822 Scott F. Nigel iii.:
“I marle the skipper took us on board”, said Richie.
