Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1864, 1950
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SMOCHLE, v. Also smechle. To grope about with the hands, as in the dark, to fumble awkwardly (Per. 1970). [smoxl]Fif. 1864 W. D. Latto T. Bodkin xv.:
His faither, hearin' him smechlin' ootside, cam' an' opened the door.Per.4 1950:
What are ye smochlin there at, at this time o nicht?
