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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1921
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SKIRDLE, n., v. [′skɪrdl]
I. n. A small amount of liquid, a drop (Per. 1922).
II. v. To spill in small amounts. Vbl.n. skirdlin, a spilling.Ags. 1921 T.S.D.C.:
Take care an' no skirdle the milk.
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