Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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¶MAULHOOZLE, v. To beat, thrash (Mry.1 1925).
[A nonce formation, appar. from Maul, with obscure second element. Cf. foozle.]
