Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1921
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RAITTLE, v. Sc. form of Eng. rattle in ppl.adj. raittlin. See P.L.D. §48.1. (3).Ags. 1921 V. Jacob Bonnie Joann 37:
Ye'll hear fu' mony a raittlin' cairt On Forfar's causey-croon.
