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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SKIRL-, adv. Only in comb. skirl-naked, completely or stark-naked (Rxb. 1825 Jam.; Bwk. 1942 Wettstein; Ags., Fif., em.Sc.(b), s.Sc. 1970, sometimes skirl alone).m.Sc. 1920 O. Douglas Penny Plain v.:
He had bathed in it and run “skirl-naked” to dry himself.