Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†PEDRALL, n. A child who is learning to walk, a toddler (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 377). Also used attrib., = toddling, pattering (Ayr. 1880 Jam.).
[?Metathetic form of paidler, id., s.v. Paidle.]
