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.
OORL, v. A Sh. echoic variant of Hurl, v., 2., to rumble (Sh. 1964).Sh. 1950 New Shetlander No. 20. 26:
Da wind swappin and reeselin doon fae da Bjurgs i' winter ta oobe an oorl i'da lum.
