Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MERVIL, adj.1 Inactive, lethargic, both bodily and mentally (Rxb. 1825 Jam.). Cf. Marbel.
[Appar. a variant of Marbel, Mardle, adj.]
