Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶FIDDL, v. To humble (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). [The word is doubtful and obscure. Poss. in the defin. the word Hummel, v., 2. is intended.]