Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†RISSLE, n. Also rishle. A pliant rod or twig (Ayr. 1880 Jam.). Also in Eng. dial.
[O.Sc. risle, id., a.1578, O.N. hrísla, a twig, dim. form of hrís, Rice, q.v., id.]
