Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SPARTICKLES, n.pl. Also spartikles, -cles. Sc. forms of Eng. spectacles (Ags. 1853 W. Blair Aberbrothock 61, spartikles, 1888 Arbroath Guide (28 July); Fif. 1894 W. D. Latto T. Bodkin xix.). Also in Eng. dial. Cf. Spentacle(s). See also spects s.v. E.D.D. Speckets, sb. pl.
