Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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¶MERL, v. To hurt, harm, injure.Ags. 1853 W. Blair Chrons. Aberbrothock 46:
I think the cat, puir taed, had's legs blawn awa' wi' the shot, but there was nae ither body merled wi'd.
