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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1955
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¶QUIGLE, v. To make a lapping or gurgling sound, of water.Sc. 1955 J. Beith The Corbies i. vi.:
In another minute they were swinging away on the starboard tack, the water “quigling” and slapping at the boards.
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