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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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‡SKUML, v., n. Also skoml, skumbel. [′skʊm(bə)l]

I. v. To scowl, to look out of the corner of the eye, to squint (Sh. 1904 E.D.D.).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To skuml wi' de een, to skuml ut in under.

II. n. A side glance, a furtive look (Sh. 1904 E.D.D., Sh. 1970).Sh. 1898 Shetland News (8 Oct.):
Betty said wi' a skoml oot inunder at Sibbie.