Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish personal names).
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GABRIEL. Pron. [′gɑbrɪəl] (Bnff. 1934 J. M. Caie Kindly North 14). Dim. form Gabbie (Sc. 1815 Scott Guy M. xxvi.).