Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1822, 1928
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STRUM, v.1 Also deriv. form ¶strummel.
Sc. usages:
1. As in Eng., to play on a musical, esp. a stringed, instrument in a casual manner. Freq. form strummel.Sc. 1928 Scots Mag. (July) 275:
That sits fornent a congregation vast And strummels on an organ east and wast.
2. In vbl.n. strumming, a buzzing, thrilling or drumming sensation in the head, dizziness, confusion (Slk. 1825 Jam.).Slk. 1822 Hogg Perils of Man II. vii.:
Sic queer strummings as I had within me . . . a sort o' prinkling in my blood like.
