Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1886
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STRAIDLE, v. Sc. form of Eng. straddle, to roam, stroll about. Also in Eng. dial. See P.L.D. §48.1. [stredl]Ags. 1886 A. Willock Rosetty Ends 134:
The dog straidled aboot whaurever it likit.
