Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SELL, n.3 Sh. variant of Eng. sail. [sæl]Sh. 1963 New Shetlander No. 66. 10:
Soond sleeps da sell, i da lap oda gyo, Saft lifts da swaal, in anunder da skyo.
