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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†PENDULA, n. Also pendili. A pendulum. Also in comb. pendula knock, a pendulum clock. See Knock, n.²Sc. 1707 Foulis Acct. Bk. (S.H.S.) 470:
To m^r alcorn till account for makeing a little pendula knock, a stricking knock, and ane old knock, a pendula and helping a watch . . . ½ a guinie.Rs. 1711 W. MacGill Old Ross-shire (1909) 130:
Ane pendili knock in the principle dyneing roome.