Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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REEL, n.3 ? Phs. a mistake for reef, Ruif, roof.Abd. 1745 Powis Papers (S.C.) 288:
To Upputting a Reel on the Peithouff [sic for -houss].