Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BEELL, n. Variant form of Eng. bill. For the phonology cf. Beel under Personal Names.Cai. 1872 M. McLennan Peasant Life 38:
“He'll sign a bill for the money.” . . . “I dinna understand aboot beells.”
