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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†MITLE, v. To whittle or shred away, as if with the teeth of a small animal (Dmf. 1825 Jam.). Also fig.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 348:
When siller is chynged it is said to be soon mote or mitle away.

[Orig. doubtful. Phs. an altered form of Moutle, the i suggesting even smaller fragmentation and maybe also association with Mite and Mittle. Cf. also Mattle, v.1]

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