Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SNAUCHLE, v. To walk slowly, to saunter (Lnk. 1825 Jam.). [snǫxl]
[Altered form of obs. Eng. snaffle, id., of obscure orig.]