Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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‡SORPLE, v.2 intr. To make a sucking noise when drinking (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; Dmf., Rxb. 1971). [sorpl]
[Poss. a conflation of Sirple and Slorp.]
